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1

What is the main theme of the poem "Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night"?

 

A

Celebration of life

B

Rage against death

 

C

Acceptance of death

 

D

All of the above

2

Which of the following lines from the poem is a metaphor for the human spirit?

 

A

"Rage, rage against the dying of the light"

 

B

"Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay"

 

C

"Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright"

 

D

All of the above

3

Which of the following lines from the poem is a personification of death?

 

A

"Do not go gentle into that good night"

 

B

"The dying of the light"

 

C

"The forked no lightning they"

 

D

All of the above

4

What is the form of the poem "Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night"?

A

Villanelle

 

B

Sonnet

 

C

Free verse

 

D

Blank verse

5

Which of the following poets is known for his use of vivid imagery and powerful language?

 

A

William Shakespeare

B

Emily Dickinson

C

Dylan Thomas

D

All of the above

6

Write a short essay (250-300 words) in which you:

  1. Identify the main theme(s) of the poem "Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night."
  2. Analyze the poet's use of literary devices and poetic form to convey the theme(s).
  3. Discuss your own personal response to the poem.
7

Which of the following is the speaker's attitude in "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night"?

A

He is accepting of death and ready to die. 

B

He is angry and defiant in the face of death. 

C

He is pleading with his father to fight for his life.

D

All of the above

8

Which of the following is a major theme in "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night"?

A

The inevitability of death

B

The importance of living life to the fullest

C

The power of love to overcome death

 

D

all of the above 

9

Which of the following poetic devices does Dylan Thomas use extensively in "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night"?

A

Metaphor

B

Simile

C

Personification

D

All of the above

10

Analyze how Dylan Thomas uses poetic devices to create a sense of urgency and passion in the poem.

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