My Life Closed Twice Before Its Close

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1.

What is Dickinson's attitude toward death? i.e. (is she afraid, calm, etc. and why?)
2.

How does the speaker feel about a loss loved one?
3.

What does befell mean?
- A.
  
  Occurring at the moment
- B.
  
  Died
- C.
  
  Happened
- D.
  
  Hopelessness
Correct Answer
C. Happened

Explanation
Befell means to happen or occur. It is used to describe an event or situation that took place. Therefore, the correct answer "happened" accurately defines the meaning of the word "befell".

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4.

What human quality does the speaker give "Immortality"?
5.

Which did not occur in the story?
- A.
  
  The speaker died.
- B.
  
  The speaker experienced events as painful as death.
- C.
  
  Three events happened.
- D.
  
  The speaker loses a loved one.
Correct Answer
A. The speaker died.

Explanation
The correct answer is "The speaker died." This means that in the story, the speaker did not die. The other options mention events that did occur in the story, such as the speaker experiencing events as painful as death, three events happening, and the speaker losing a loved one. However, there is no mention or indication in the story that the speaker died.

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6.

Which is an example of personification?
- A.
  
  "all we need of hell"
- B.
  
  "it yet remains to see."
- C.
  
  "if Immortality unveil"
- D.
  
  "As these that twice befell"
Correct Answer
C. "if Immortality unveil"

Explanation
The phrase "if Immortality unveil" is an example of personification because it assigns human-like qualities to the abstract concept of immortality. By suggesting that immortality can "unveil" something, it implies that it has the ability to reveal or uncover, which is a human characteristic. Personification is a literary device that gives human attributes or actions to non-human entities, and in this case, it enhances the poetic effect by making immortality seem more tangible and relatable.

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7.

What year was Emily Dickinson born?

Correct Answer
1830

Explanation
Emily Dickinson was born in 1830.

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8.

How many poems did Emily write before she passed?

Correct Answer
1,775

Explanation
Emily wrote a total of 1,775 poems before she passed away. This answer indicates the exact number of poems she wrote, implying that she was a prolific poet.

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My Life Closed Twice Before Its Close

What is Dickinson's attitude toward death? i.e. (is she afraid, calm, etc. and why?)

How does the speaker feel about a loss loved one?

What does befell mean?

What human quality does the speaker give "Immortality"?

Which did not occur in the story?

Which is an example of personification?

What year was Emily Dickinson born?

How many poems did Emily write before she passed?