Language and Themes in 'The Masque of Anarchy'
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- In this lesson, we will be introduced to Shelley's use of personification, before exploring his use of contrasting images of power in 'The Masque of Anarchy'.
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6 Questions
Q1.
True or False: The Peterloo Massacre reflected the mistreatment of the middle classes.
True
Q2.
Fill in the missing word: Reform means to make a change in order to _________ a situation.
better
equal
worsen
Q3.
What is the physical structure of a poem called?
language
metaphor
structure
Q4.
What form is 'The Masque of Anarchy' written in?
epic
haiku
sonnet
Q5.
How many stanzas are in 'The Masque of Anarchy'?
89
90
92
Q6.
What does Shelley celebrate in 'The Masque of Anarchy'?
Inequalities suffered by the working classes
Oppression of the working classes
Violence
5 Questions
Q1.
Fill in the missing word: A tyrant is a cruel and _________ leader.
bad
friendly
murderous
Q2.
Which of the following is an example of personification?
He is like a lion.
She is the sun.
The stars shine brightly.
Q3.
What does Shelley use as a symbol for imprisonment?
A house
A lion
A tyrant
Q4.
What does Shelley use as a symbol for power?
A cage
A tiger
Wild beasts
Q5.
What does Shelley criticise in 'The Masque of Anarchy'?
Everyone in power
Freedom of the working classes
Our treatment of animals