Songs of Innocence: Holy Thursday by William Blake (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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In which year was Blake's 'Songs of Innocence' published?
In which year was Blake's 'Songs of Innocence' published?
1789
Which cathedral do the charity children attend in the poem?
Which cathedral do the charity children attend in the poem?
St. Paul's Cathedral
What rhyme scheme does each stanza follow in 'Holy Thursday'?
What rhyme scheme does each stanza follow in 'Holy Thursday'?
AABB
How many quatrains make up the poem?
How many quatrains make up the poem?
Three
What do the colours red, blue, and green symbolise in the poem?
What do the colours red, blue, and green symbolise in the poem?
Vibrancy and life
What natural imagery does Blake use to describe the children?
What natural imagery does Blake use to describe the children?
Flowers
What do lambs symbolise in the poem?
What do lambs symbolise in the poem?
Innocence and gentleness
To what does Blake compare the children's movement using a simile?
To what does Blake compare the children's movement using a simile?
Thames waters flowing
What aspect of institutions does Blake criticise in the poem?
What aspect of institutions does Blake criticise in the poem?
Hypocrisy
What does the final line warn against neglecting?
What does the final line warn against neglecting?
Pity (lest you drive angels away)