Lines Composed a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey by William Wordsworth (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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In what year was 'Tintern Abbey' written, and how long had passed since Wordsworth's last visit?
In what year was 'Tintern Abbey' written, and how long had passed since Wordsworth's last visit?
July 1798, five years
Which collection included 'Tintern Abbey', and who co-authored it with Wordsworth?
Which collection included 'Tintern Abbey', and who co-authored it with Wordsworth?
Lyrical Ballads, Samuel Taylor Coleridge
What poetic form and metre is 'Tintern Abbey' written in?
What poetic form and metre is 'Tintern Abbey' written in?
Blank verse, unrhymed iambic pentameter
What structural feature emphasises the seamless flow of Wordsworth's thoughts?
What structural feature emphasises the seamless flow of Wordsworth's thoughts?
A single continuous verse paragraph
What phrase describes Wordsworth's mature understanding of human experience in nature?
What phrase describes Wordsworth's mature understanding of human experience in nature?
The still, sad music of humanity
Who is the 'dearest Friend' Wordsworth addresses in the final section of the poem?
Who is the 'dearest Friend' Wordsworth addresses in the final section of the poem?
His sister Dorothy
What roles does Wordsworth assign to nature in describing its influence on him?
What roles does Wordsworth assign to nature in describing its influence on him?
Anchor, nurse, guide, guardian
Which river does Wordsworth address directly in the poem, calling it a 'sylvan wanderer'?
Which river does Wordsworth address directly in the poem, calling it a 'sylvan wanderer'?
River Wye
How does Wordsworth describe the transformation of youthful emotions into mature feelings?
How does Wordsworth describe the transformation of youthful emotions into mature feelings?
Wild ecstasies mature into sober pleasure
What metaphor does Wordsworth use to describe his sister's mind as a repository for nature's beauty?
What metaphor does Wordsworth use to describe his sister's mind as a repository for nature's beauty?
A mansion for all lovely forms