In a London Drawing room (AQA GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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What was George Eliot's real name?
What was George Eliot's real name?
Mary Ann Evans
What type of fiction was George Eliot known for?
What type of fiction was George Eliot known for?
Realist fiction
Which historical period does the poem reflect?
Which historical period does the poem reflect?
Industrial Revolution
What does the 'yellowed' sky in the poem suggest?
What does the 'yellowed' sky in the poem suggest?
A sickly, unnatural atmosphere
What effect does alliteration in 'Monotony of surface & of form' create?
What effect does alliteration in 'Monotony of surface & of form' create?
Reinforces dullness & repetitiveness
What does the absence of birds symbolise in the poem?
What does the absence of birds symbolise in the poem?
Lack of nature & vitality
What does the simile 'prison-house' suggest about the urban environment?
What does the simile 'prison-house' suggest about the urban environment?
Entrapment & punishment
What does 'All hurry on & look upon the ground' suggest about city inhabitants?
What does 'All hurry on & look upon the ground' suggest about city inhabitants?
Disengaged & disconnected
What does the free verse form reflect?
What does the free verse form reflect?
Uncontrolled urban sprawl
What is compared to 'solid fog' in the poem?
What is compared to 'solid fog' in the poem?
Unbroken line of houses
What kind of view does Eliot present of urban life?
What kind of view does Eliot present of urban life?
Critical view
What atmosphere does the poem emphasise about London?
What atmosphere does the poem emphasise about London?
Monotonous & oppressive