Stanzas Written in Dejection, near Naples by Percy Bysshe Shelley (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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When was 'Stanzas Written in Dejection, near Naples' written?
When was 'Stanzas Written in Dejection, near Naples' written?
December 1818
How many lines does each stanza contain in the poem?
How many lines does each stanza contain in the poem?
Nine lines
What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?
What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?
ABABBCBCC
Which literary device describes the waves as 'dancing fast and bright'?
Which literary device describes the waves as 'dancing fast and bright'?
Personification
What poetic device is used in the repetition of 'nor' in Stanza 3?
What poetic device is used in the repetition of 'nor' in Stanza 3?
Emphasises depth of Shelley's despair
How does Shelley describe death in the poem?
How does Shelley describe death in the poem?
Like sleep
What simile describes Shelley's desire for rest in Stanza 4?
What simile describes Shelley's desire for rest in Stanza 4?
Like a tired child
Which personal tragedy influenced Shelley whilst writing this poem?
Which personal tragedy influenced Shelley whilst writing this poem?
Death of his daughter Clara
How does Shelley contrast himself with others in Stanza 3?
How does Shelley contrast himself with others in Stanza 3?
They smile & call life pleasure
Which Keats poem shares themes of escape from pain through nature?
Which Keats poem shares themes of escape from pain through nature?
Ode to a Nightingale