The Pulley by George Herbert (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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What was George Herbert's profession that influenced his poetry?
What was George Herbert's profession that influenced his poetry?
Clergyman
What is the rhyme scheme of 'The Pulley'?
What is the rhyme scheme of 'The Pulley'?
ABABA
How many stanzas does 'The Pulley' contain, and what are they called?
How many stanzas does 'The Pulley' contain, and what are they called?
Four quintains
What is the central conceit of the poem?
What is the central conceit of the poem?
Human restlessness as a pulley
How are God's blessings metaphorically described in the poem?
How are God's blessings metaphorically described in the poem?
Liquid in a glass
Which phrase demonstrates alliteration in the poem?
Which phrase demonstrates alliteration in the poem?
rich and weary
Which blessing did God withhold from humanity?
Which blessing did God withhold from humanity?
Rest
Why did God withhold rest from humanity?
Why did God withhold rest from humanity?
So they'd adore gifts not Him
Which blessing was bestowed first upon humanity?
Which blessing was bestowed first upon humanity?
Strength
What does the word 'span' indicate in the phrase 'Contract into a span'?
What does the word 'span' indicate in the phrase 'Contract into a span'?
The finite nature of human life