To My Mistress Sitting by a River's Side: An Eddy by Thomas Carew (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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In which century was Carew's poem written?
In which century was Carew's poem written?
Early 17th century
Which Latin phrase describes a key theme reflected in the poem?
Which Latin phrase describes a key theme reflected in the poem?
Carpe diem
What is the metre of the poem?
What is the metre of the poem?
Iambic tetrameter
What rhyme scheme does the poem follow?
What rhyme scheme does the poem follow?
ABAB
Which sound is repeated in 'stole from the world' to create alliteration?
Which sound is repeated in 'stole from the world' to create alliteration?
's' sound
How is the river personified in the poem?
How is the river personified in the poem?
Stealing away from the world
What does the river represent as a metaphor in the poem?
What does the river represent as a metaphor in the poem?
Flow of emotions
Which poet wrote 'To His Coy Mistress', a similar Cavalier poem?
Which poet wrote 'To His Coy Mistress', a similar Cavalier poem?
Andrew Marvell
What does the eddy do to its waters from the channel's course?
What does the eddy do to its waters from the channel's course?
Divorces them
What does the speaker promise at the poem's conclusion?
What does the speaker promise at the poem's conclusion?
Mistress will forever swim in his arms