A Dialogue of Friendship Multiplied by Katherine Philips (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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What pen name was Katherine Philips known by?
What pen name was Katherine Philips known by?
Orinda
How many lines does the poem contain, and how are they divided?
How many lines does the poem contain, and how are they divided?
12 lines in three quatrains
What rhyme scheme does the poem follow?
What rhyme scheme does the poem follow?
ABAB
What metre is primarily used in the poem?
What metre is primarily used in the poem?
Iambic pentameter
What metaphor describes the strength of their friendship?
What metaphor describes the strength of their friendship?
A doubled flame
What central theme does the poem explore about friendship?
What central theme does the poem explore about friendship?
It multiplies strength rather than weakens
Who are the two speakers in this dialogue poem?
Who are the two speakers in this dialogue poem?
Musidorus and Orinda
What does Musidorus say love 'engross'd by one alone' actually is?
What does Musidorus say love 'engross'd by one alone' actually is?
Envy, not affection
What happens to friendship 'like Rivers' when it multiplies in many streams?
What happens to friendship 'like Rivers' when it multiplies in many streams?
Grows weaker still and dies
What does Orinda say the purity of friendship's flame proves it came from?
What does Orinda say the purity of friendship's flame proves it came from?
Sympathy