Mir Afzal Miniver Cheevey by Edwin Arlington Robinson Vocabulary assailed – attacked albeit – even though; although diction – choice of words incessantly – without stopping Questions and Answers 1. Why does Miniver Cheevy drink and accomplish so little? Miniver Cheevy accomplishes very little because he is fixated on how much more exciting life must have been … Read more
Sonnet XCIV by William Shakespeare Vocabulary inherit – receive base – dishonorable, vile infection – disease fester – worsen, be made bitter Questions and Answers 1. What kind of people is the speaker describing in the first two quatrains of the sonnet? Shakespeare lists many qualities, including: People who could hurt others but choose not … Read more
Sonnet LXXIII by William Shakespeare Vocabulary consumed – inspired nourished – sustained Questions and Answers 1. What is the meter of this poem? The poem is written in iambic pentameter (lines of ten-syllables [five feet], following the pattern of unaccented-accented). 2. In the first quatrain, the speaker compares his age to which season? Why? The … Read more
Annabel Lee by Edgar Allan Poe Vocabulary seraphs – angels coveted – envied dissever – fully separate Questions and Answers 1. What is the effect of the constant repetition in the poem – especially the repetition of Annabel Lee’s name? Answers may vary. Example: The constant repetition makes the poem song-like, like a ballad or … Read more
“Sonnet XVIII” by William Shakespeare Vocabulary temperate – moderate darling – beloved lease – temporary ownership, permission Questions and Answers 1. What comparison does the speaker make in this poem? The speaker is comparing his beloved to the beauty of the season. 2. What poetic device is employed in the seventh line of the sonnet? … Read more
“The Passionate Shepherd to His Love” by Christopher Marlowe Vocabulary dales – valleys melodious – musical madrigals – a short, musical poem about love posies – flowers embroider’d – sewn swains – young boys from the country Questions and Answers 1. What, metaphorically, does the speaker want to prove in the first stanza? The speaker … Read more
The Beggar By Anton Chekov Summary and Analysis The story’ The Beggar’ written by Anton Chekov gives the impression that attitude is more necessary than words to bring about a change in behaviour. An anonymous narrator narrates the tale in the third person and from the very beginning of the story, the reader knows that … Read more
On His Blindness Summary of the poem The Sonnet On His Blindness is one of the popular and best-known poems composed by Milton. This sonnet deals with the sublime theme represented in a grand style by the use of plain language. The sonnet is composed in Petrarchan style, consisting of an octave and a sestet … Read more
TONIGHT I CAN WRITE By PABLO NERUDA Introduction Pablo Neruda is one of the most popular poets of the world A Communist senator, diplomat and activist. Neruda’s poetry is remarkable for its rich variety and striking originality. This is the last poem in the volume, Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair (1924). The … Read more
The Summer of The Beautiful White Horse By William Saroyan In this post, you will get the summary of the story “The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse” and also learn about the author. Some of the questions about the story will be also discussed. About the author William Saroyan is an American Armenian author. … Read more
The Gumbie Cat By T. S. Eliot Summary of The Gumbie Cat The Old Gumbie Cat is the main character in this chapter. Her actual name is Jennyanydots. She is an industrious cat, but by the day you will never know it. A Gumbie Cat sits and sleeps all day long and never gives any … Read more
Paradise Lost tells the story of Satan being thrown out of heaven, his descent into hell, his tempting of Eve, and the expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden. All is not lost, however, for Christ can deliver people from their fallen state. What is the purpose and point of such a story? The purpose is simple: we live in a fallen world where sin and death exist. The poem sets out to illustrate how there is a divine order in life.
