Songs for the People (OCR GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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In which year was Frances E. W. Harper born?
In which year was Frances E. W. Harper born?
1825
How old was Harper when she published her first book of poems?
How old was Harper when she published her first book of poems?
20 years old
Which of these was NOT one of Harper's roles?
Which of these was NOT one of Harper's roles?
Novelist
What did Harper advocate for during her lifetime?
What did Harper advocate for during her lifetime?
Rights of African Americans & women
What does Harper envision using poetry and music as tools for?
What does Harper envision using poetry and music as tools for?
Inspire harmony & peace
What literary device is used in 'Songs to stir like a battle-cry'?
What literary device is used in 'Songs to stir like a battle-cry'?
Simile
What does 'clashing of sabres' symbolise in the poem?
What does 'clashing of sabres' symbolise in the poem?
Violence, war & conflict
What does the adjective 'weary' convey in 'songs for the weary'?
What does the adjective 'weary' convey in 'songs for the weary'?
Deep exhaustion, physical & emotional
What does the imagery 'bright and restful mansions' offer to readers?
What does the imagery 'bright and restful mansions' offer to readers?
Hope & vision of peace
What does Harper mean by describing music as 'pure and strong'?
What does Harper mean by describing music as 'pure and strong'?
Morally good & powerful
What form does the poem use to reinforce its theme?
What form does the poem use to reinforce its theme?
Ballad-like stanzas
What effect does repetition of 'Let me make the songs' create?
What effect does repetition of 'Let me make the songs' create?
Emphasises desire to use voice for good