A narrow Fellow in the Grass (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What creature does the poem 'A Narrow Fellow in the Grass' describe?
What creature does the poem 'A Narrow Fellow in the Grass' describe?
A snake
What does the speaker call the snake in the opening line?
What does the speaker call the snake in the opening line?
A narrow Fellow
Which theme explores how the snake is both captivating and threatening?
Which theme explores how the snake is both captivating and threatening?
Nature's Beauty and Danger
What is the snake's movement through grass compared to?
What is the snake's movement through grass compared to?
A comb dividing
What does the phrase 'Zero at the Bone' capture?
What does the phrase 'Zero at the Bone' capture?
Deep, instinctive fear
Which stylistic device gives the snake human-like qualities?
Which stylistic device gives the snake human-like qualities?
Personification
The snake's quick movement is compared to what object?
The snake's quick movement is compared to what object?
A Whip Lash
What state was the speaker in during childhood snake encounters?
What state was the speaker in during childhood snake encounters?
Barefoot
What physical reaction occurs when the speaker sees the snake?
What physical reaction occurs when the speaker sees the snake?
Tighter breathing
What sound does the alliteration in 'spotted Shaft is seen' mimic?
What sound does the alliteration in 'spotted Shaft is seen' mimic?
A hissing sound
What do Dickinson's dashes create in the poem?
What do Dickinson's dashes create in the poem?
Pauses and breaks in rhythm
Which theme emphasizes how early nature experiences leave lasting impressions?
Which theme emphasizes how early nature experiences leave lasting impressions?
Childhood and Memory