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10 questions on the poem The Tyger by William Blake for a grade 8 class

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  • Q1
    Who is the author of the poem 'The Tyger'?
    Emily Dickinson
    William Blake
    Robert Frost
    Langston Hughes
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the main symbol used in 'The Tyger'?
    The tiger
    The night
    The lamb
    The rose
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the central theme of 'The Tyger' by William Blake?
    The beauty of nature's creations.
    The innocence and gentleness of animals.
    The importance of introspection and self-reflection.
    The fear and awe of nature's power.
    30s
  • Q4
    In William Blake's poem 'The Tyger', what does the phrase 'fearful symmetry' refer to?
    The balance and harmony between good and evil.
    The intense rage and aggression of the tiger.
    The nervousness and trepidation of the speaker.
    The symmetrical and awe-inspiring markings on the tiger's body.
    30s
  • Q5
    Which literary device is used in the poem 'The Tyger' by William Blake?
    B
    D: Simile
    B: Imagery
    C: Irony
    A: Alliteration
    30s
  • Q6
    What does William Blake's poem 'The Tiger' suggest about the natural world?
    It is gentle and nurturing
    It is peaceful and harmonious
    Its beauty is both awe-inspiring and terrifying
    It is bleak and desolate
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the tone of William Blake's poem 'The Tiger'?
    Anger and frustration
    Sadness and despair
    Awe and reverence
    Humor and playfulness
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the significance of the imagery of fire in William Blake's poem 'The Tiger'?
    It represents the intense energy and power of the tiger
    It represents enlightenment and truth
    It symbolizes purity and innocence
    It signifies destruction and chaos
    30s
  • Q9
    What emotions does the imagery of the tiger evoke in William Blake's poem 'The Tiger'?
    Sadness and sorrow
    Joy and excitement
    Fear and awe
    Love and affection
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the role of the imagery in William Blake's poem 'The Tiger'?
    To depict a peaceful and serene scene
    To criticize societal norms
    To convey a sense of sadness and longing
    To evoke a sense of wonder and mystery
    30s
  • Q11
    What does the color imagery in William Blake's poem 'The Tiger' suggest?
    Intense and vibrant energy
    Emptiness and void
    Calmness and tranquility
    Darkness and gloom
    30s

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