Ode to Enchanted/Sleeping in the Forest
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- Q1
The title of the poem “Ode to enchanted light” indicates the poem is an ode, which is a specific type of poetry. Based on the details in the poem, which phrase describes an ode?
A traditional poem that expresses appreciation for something
A witty poem with a distinctive style and rhythm that is5 lines in length
A poem of short rhyming lines that is 14 lines in length
A humorous poem that expresses personal thoughts and feelings
30s - Q2
In “Ode to enchanted light,” the poet uses a simile in lines 4–5 in order to—
create a sense of mystery about his subject
describe things unfamiliar to his reader
evoke a feeling of excitement toward nature
influence people to preserve natural wonders
30s - Q3
In the first stanza of “Ode to enchanted light,” the poet suggests that one reason the forest looks so beautiful is that —
the sunlight is streaming through the branches
the forest is located near the beach
the trees are covered with leaves
the rain has transformed the trees
30s - Q4
In the second stanza of “Ode to enchanted light,” the poet uses the words high into the empty air to —
suggest a sky without clouds
describe the solitude of the forest
illustrate what the woods look like
show a lack of rain in the sky
30s - Q5
Which idea from “Sleeping in the Forest” suggests that the speaker feels at ease in the forest?
Sleeping better than ever
Hearing the small kingdoms
Nearness to the white fire
Vanishing a dozen times
30s - Q6
In “Sleeping in the Forest,” lines 9–10 reveal that the speaker is —
fearful but amazed
surprised and excited
happy and content
troubled but weightless
30s - Q7
In lines 16–18 of “Sleeping in the Forest,” the speaker most likely means that —
she is hopeful that the new day will be better
she had several wonderful dreams during the night
she regrets spending the night in the forest
she left the forest several times during the night
30s - Q8
Which poem uses line length to create a feeling of tumbling?
“Ode to enchanted light” only
Neither “Sleeping in the Forest” nor “Ode to enchanted light”
Both “Sleeping in the Forest” and “Ode to enchanted light”
“Sleeping in the Forest” only
30s - Q9
Which phrase is a way in which both poets use imagery and figurative language throughout the poems?
To list facts about the forest
To persuade people to visit the forest
To explain a dream about the forest
To share a sense of wonder about the forest
30s