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 The Patriot 24 Flashcards |
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Who is the poet of 'The Patriot'? |
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Robert Browning |
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What literary technique is prominently used in 'The Patriot'? |
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Dramatic monologue |
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True or False: Robert Browning gained fame during his lifetime. |
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False. He gained recognition posthumously. |
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The phrase 'a year ago on this very day' highlights the contrast between the patriot's ______ and ______. |
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Past glory; current plight |
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What theme does 'The Patriot' primarily explore? |
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Fickleness of public opinion |
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Fill in the blank: The outcome of the patriot's efforts is ironically referred to as his ______. |
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Harvest |
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What does the term 'palsied' refer to in the context of the poem? |
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Trembling or paralyzed |
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True or False: The patriot's final thoughts express confidence in human judgment. |
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False. He relies on divine judgment. |
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What does the imagery of 'heaving and swaying' depict in the first stanza? |
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The excitement of the cheering crowd |
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Fill in the blank: The scaffold in the poem symbolizes ______. |
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Execution |
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What does the patriot compare himself to when lamenting his fall? |
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Icarus |
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What is the tone of the patriot as he faces his execution? |
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Stoic acceptance |
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