Unprofitableness by Henry Vaughan (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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Which poet's writings deeply influenced Vaughan's work?
Which poet's writings deeply influenced Vaughan's work?
George Herbert
What rhyme scheme does 'Unprofitableness' follow?
What rhyme scheme does 'Unprofitableness' follow?
ABABABCC
What metre is primarily used in the poem?
What metre is primarily used in the poem?
Iambic pentameter
Which phrase is used as imagery to convey fragility and unproductiveness?
Which phrase is used as imagery to convey fragility and unproductiveness?
A barren tree
What is the tone of 'Unprofitableness'?
What is the tone of 'Unprofitableness'?
Penitential and humble
What central theme does the poem explore regarding human efforts?
What central theme does the poem explore regarding human efforts?
Human inadequacy
What does Vaughan emphasise as insufficient for salvation alone?
What does Vaughan emphasise as insufficient for salvation alone?
Human efforts
What does 'one sweet glance' from God represent in the poem?
What does 'one sweet glance' from God represent in the poem?
Restorative power of divine grace
What does myrrh symbolise in the poem?
What does myrrh symbolise in the poem?
Spiritual & religious rituals
What does the speaker compare himself to in lines 15-18?
What does the speaker compare himself to in lines 15-18?
A thankless weed