Ode on Melancholy by John Keats (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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When was 'Ode on Melancholy' written & how many famous odes did Keats write in total?
When was 'Ode on Melancholy' written & how many famous odes did Keats write in total?
Spring 1819, six odes
What is the rhyme scheme of 'Ode on Melancholy'?
What is the rhyme scheme of 'Ode on Melancholy'?
ABABCDECDE
How does the poem describe the relationship between melancholy and beauty?
How does the poem describe the relationship between melancholy and beauty?
Intrinsic connection, beauty is transient
What does Lethe symbolise in Stanza 1 & what does Keats advise against?
What does Lethe symbolise in Stanza 1 & what does Keats advise against?
Forgetfulness; escape from sorrow
What rhetorical device is epizeuxis & where is it used in the poem?
What rhetorical device is epizeuxis & where is it used in the poem?
Immediate repetition; 'No, no, go not'
Why is the word 'Sudden' significant in Stanza 2's meter?
Why is the word 'Sudden' significant in Stanza 2's meter?
It's trochaic, emphasising tone shift
What literary device involves the repetition of 'Or' in Stanza 2?
What literary device involves the repetition of 'Or' in Stanza 2?
Anaphora
What effect do capitalised abstractions have in Stanza 3?
What effect do capitalised abstractions have in Stanza 3?
Reinforce external power & deify emotions
How is joy described in relation to its permanence?
How is joy described in relation to its permanence?
'Hand ever at his lips / Bidding adieu'
Which themes does 'Ode to a Nightingale' share with 'Ode on Melancholy'?
Which themes does 'Ode to a Nightingale' share with 'Ode on Melancholy'?
Transience, beauty, escape thru art