REVIEW INTERFLORA
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- Q1
The author of the poem Interflora
CSusan Hamlyn
William Shakespeare
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Robert Browning
30s - Q2
Which line reveals that the poem's speaker is sending an email?
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Petals won’t wilt to husks nor leaves to slime
Please find herewith as proof of my esteem
From Robert B. @ mailexcite dot com
30s - Q3
In which way does this poem differ from traditional sonnets?
The pattern of meter
The use of technical language
The number of lines
The shifts in point of view
30s - Q4
Lines 1–2 are important because —
they explain how flowers were selected for the virtual bouquet
they explain what was intended by the virtual bouquet
they identify which program was used to create the virtual bouquet
they identify who sent and who received the virtual bouquet
30s - Q5
The poet’s use of couplets demonstrates that she is —
following traditional sonnet form
following standard poetic meter
appreciative of technological advances
unaware of the themes in traditional sonnets
30s - Q6
According to the speaker, in what way are the on-line flowers better than real ones?
They are fresh and virtual.
They can easily be deleted.
CThey will last forever.
CThey come with a message.
30s - Q7
CThe ironic tone of the sonnet suggests that it is intended to convey which perspective?
CFlowers are the best way to express one’s love.
CThe idea that love lasts forever is a fantasy.
CThe digital age can take the romance out of love.
Feelings of love are impossible to express.
30s - Q8
CIn lines 5–8, the sender —
shows how serious he is about the recipient
provides reasons for the recipient to reply
gives specific directions for the recipient to follow
tells exactly how he feels about the recipient
30s - Q9
What do lines 10–11 suggest about traditional methods of expressing love compared to modern methods?
They are less meaningful.
They are more memorable.
They are more sincere.
They are less enduring.
30s - Q10
Which idea does the sender express in lines 13–14?
If these virtual flowers look unrealistic, do not accept them.
If these virtual flowers smell bad, do not accept them.
If these virtual flowers do not survive, delete this email.
CIf these virtual flowers do not seem genuine, delete this email.
30s - Q11
CLines 13–14 demonstrate irony because they suggest that—
love is only real if both people feel the same way
love is only real if both people feel the same way
sometimes it is kinder to be cruel
it can be hard to express love in modern times
30s - Q12
CTo smell the flowers, what does the recipient need to do?
CUse Drag.
Press Delete.
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Highlight the print and click on Encrypt Reverse.
30s - Q13
CThe factual and lighthearted tone of the sonnet suggests that the poet wants the reader to understand —
the idea that love lasts forever is a fantasy
Cthe digital age can take the romance out of love
Cflowers are the best way to send a message of love
Cfeelings of love are impossible to express
30s - Q14
CFor which reason does the poet use italics throughout the poem?
CTo create humor by contrasting technical language with romantic language
CTo show that certain words are intended to describe functions of a computer
CTo suggest that a virtual bouquet is more beautiful than real flowers
To draw attention to the benefits of using technology for private messages
To emphasize the effectiveness of email as a form of communication
30s - Q15
In the 2nd line, E.B.B stands for
Elizabeth Barret Brown
Elizabet Baret Browning
Elizabet Barets Brown
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
30s