The question asks to identify the poetic device used in the phrase "echoing forest and echoing street". We need to analyze the phrase for characteristics of the given options: Simile, Onomatopoeia, Repetition, and Alliteration.
Correct Option: C) Repetition — The word "echoing" is repeated in the phrase "echoing forest and echoing street". This is a clear example of the poetic device of repetition, where words or phrases are used more than once for emphasis or to create a rhythmic effect.
The question asks to identify the figure of speech in the given line: "With lutes in our hands ever-singing we roam". We need to analyze the line and compare it with the definitions of the provided options.
Correct Option: D) Imagery — The line "With lutes in our hands ever-singing we roam" uses descriptive language to create a vivid mental picture and auditory experience for the reader. It appeals to the senses of sight and sound, which is the essence of imagery.
The question asks to infer the characteristic of the singers based on the given phrase: “No love bids us tarry, no joy bids us wait”. This phrase suggests a lack of compelling reasons to stay or delay, implying a certain freedom from emotional ties or obligations.
B) They have no attachments. The phrase clearly indicates that there are no emotional bonds (love) or sources of happiness (joy) that are strong enough to make the singers stay or wait. This directly implies a lack of emotional attachments.
The question asks for the interpretation of the phrase “The laughter and beauty of women long dead”. This phrase evokes a sense of remembrance and appreciation for women from the past. We need to analyze each option to see which best fits this evocative language.
Correct Option: B) Remembering glorious women of history
This question tests general knowledge about the themes commonly found in traditional or historical songs, particularly in contexts where singers are referred to in a general sense, implying a rich cultural tradition. The options present different categories of themes. We need to identify which category best encapsulates the typical subject matter of such songs.
Correct Option: B) War, kings, sorrow, beauty
The phrase "What dreams shall we sow?" is a rhetorical question that implies a lack of dreams or aspirations. The act of "sowing" dreams suggests the initiation or creation of them. If one is asking what dreams to sow, it indicates that they currently have none or are at a loss for what to pursue.
C) They don’t have dreams. The question "What dreams shall we sow?" directly implies a current absence of dreams and a need to identify or create them. It suggests a state of not having aspirations or a clear vision for the future.