Ezra Pound’s “Cantos” may be called a modernist epic, though its form ultimately defies classification. Pound’s poem alludes to which of the following epic poems ? A. The Mahabharata B. Paradise Lost C. The Odyssey D. The Aeneid
Which of the following statements does NOT characterize the poet e. e. cummings ? A. Ivy League educated B. Active pacifist during both world wars C. Popularized the use of free verse D. A private and self-effacing person
Ezra Pound’s poem “In a Station of the Metro” reads: “The apparition of these faces in the crowd;/ Petals on a wet, black bough.” Which of the following statements best characterizes this poem ? A. It seeks to diminish the distance between society and nature. B. It seeks to amplify the distance between society and nature. C. It plays with the relationship between the social, natural, and supernatural worlds. D. It evokes the beauty of a pastoral scene.
Which of the following statements best characterizes American World War II poems ? A. They tend to use traditional rhyme schemes and rhythms, and they avoid free verse. B. They tend to use metaphors and avoid direct descriptive statements. C. They tend to use classical imagery while rejecting romantic tropes. D. They tend to be narrative and confront the reader with stark wartime realities.
