Gerard Manley Hopkins (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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In which years did Gerard Manley Hopkins live?
In which years did Gerard Manley Hopkins live?
1844-1889
Where was Gerard Manley Hopkins born?
Where was Gerard Manley Hopkins born?
Stratford, Essex, England
Which college did Hopkins attend at Oxford?
Which college did Hopkins attend at Oxford?
Balliol College
Who influenced Hopkins' conversion to Catholicism?
Who influenced Hopkins' conversion to Catholicism?
John Henry Newman
What religious vocation did Hopkins pursue after his conversion?
What religious vocation did Hopkins pursue after his conversion?
Jesuit priest
Which of these is a notable work by Hopkins?
Which of these is a notable work by Hopkins?
The Windhover
Who published Hopkins' works posthumously?
Who published Hopkins' works posthumously?
Robert Bridges
What is 'sprung rhythm'?
What is 'sprung rhythm'?
A meter imitating natural speech
What does Hopkins' term 'inscape' refer to?
What does Hopkins' term 'inscape' refer to?
The unique essence of a thing
What does Hopkins' term 'instress' describe?
What does Hopkins' term 'instress' describe?
The force holding a thing together
Which literary devices does Hopkins use for musicality?
Which literary devices does Hopkins use for musicality?
Alliteration and assonance
When did Hopkins gain significant recognition?
When did Hopkins gain significant recognition?
After his death