To My Excellent Lucasia, on Our Friendship by Katherine Philips (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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In which century was the poem written?
In which century was the poem written?
Mid-17th century
What pen name did Katherine Philips use?
What pen name did Katherine Philips use?
Orinda
Who is 'Lucasia' in the poem?
Who is 'Lucasia' in the poem?
Anne Owen
What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?
What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?
ABABCDCD
What poetic device depicts souls weaving a web?
What poetic device depicts souls weaving a web?
Personification
What type of love does the poem reflect?
What type of love does the poem reflect?
Platonic love
In Stanza 3, what is the speaker compared to?
In Stanza 3, what is the speaker compared to?
A watch wound by art
What does 'Crowned my felicity' in Stanza 1 suggest?
What does 'Crowned my felicity' in Stanza 1 suggest?
Friendship perfected her happiness
In Stanza 5, what does the speaker compare her joy to?
In Stanza 5, what does the speaker compare her joy to?
A bridegroom's & crown-conqueror's mirth
What do 'flames' represent in Stanza 6?
What do 'flames' represent in Stanza 6?
Their friendship