London

Question 1

What is the title of the poem by William Blake that explores themes of power and conflict in London?

Answer 1

London

Question 2

Which literary device is predominantly used in the line ‘I wander thro’ each charter’d street’?

Answer 2

Imagery

Question 3

True or False: The poem ‘London’ presents a positive view of the city.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

What does the term ‘charter’d’ imply in the context of the poem?

Answer 4

It implies that the streets and the entire city are controlled and regulated.

Question 5

Fill in the blank: The poem reflects a sense of __________ and despair in urban life.

Answer 5

oppression

Question 6

What is the significance of the repetition of the word ‘mark’ in ‘In every cry of every Man, / In every Infant’s cry of fear, / In every voice: in every ban,’?

Answer 6

It emphasizes the pervasive suffering and control present in London.

Question 7

Which two groups are portrayed as suffering in the poem ‘London’?

Answer 7

The poor and children

Question 8

What does the phrase ‘the mind-forg’d manacles’ suggest?

Answer 8

It suggests that people’s thoughts and perceptions are constrained by societal oppression.

Question 9

What type of poem is ‘London’ classified as?

Answer 9

A lyric poem

Question 10

True or False: The poem ‘London’ is written in a consistent rhyme scheme.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

What does Blake criticize through the imagery of ‘chimney-sweepers’?

Answer 11

Child labor and exploitation

Question 12

In which century was the poem ‘London’ written?

Answer 12

The 18th century

Question 13

What does the line ‘And the hapless Soldier’s sigh’ convey?

Answer 13

It conveys the suffering of soldiers and the impact of war.

Question 14

Fill in the blank: The poem critiques the __________ of the industrial revolution.

Answer 14

dehumanization

Question 15

What is the tone of the poem ‘London’?

Answer 15

Somber and critical

Question 16

Which emotion is evoked by the phrase ‘In every voice: in every ban’?

Answer 16

Despair

Question 17

What does Blake mean by ‘black’ in ‘the blackning Church’?

Answer 17

It symbolizes corruption and moral decay.

Question 18

True or False: The poem ‘London’ suggests that all people in the city are content.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

What does the structure of the poem ‘London’ represent?

Answer 19

The rigid and oppressive social structure of the time.

Question 20

Who is the speaker in the poem ‘London’?

Answer 20

A wandering observer

Question 21

Fill in the blank: The phrase ‘youthful Harlot’ suggests __________.

Answer 21

the loss of innocence

Question 22

What is the effect of the poem’s use of first-person perspective?

Answer 22

It creates a personal connection to the speaker’s observations.

Question 23

What does the term ‘Harlot’ imply in the context of the poem?

Answer 23

It refers to a woman involved in prostitution, symbolizing moral decay.

Question 24

What societal issue does ‘London’ primarily address?

Answer 24

Poverty and social injustice

Question 25

True or False: The imagery in 'London' is mainly positive and uplifting.

Answer 25

False

Question 26

What does the final line of the poem suggest about the future of London?

Answer 26

It suggests a bleak and hopeless future.

Question 27

Which poetic technique involves the use of contrasting images in 'London'?

Answer 27

Juxtaposition

Question 28

What does Blake's depiction of the 'Church' in the poem imply?

Answer 28

It implies the Church's complicity in social injustice.

Question 29

Fill in the blank: The poem portrays London as a place of __________.

Answer 29

suffering

Question 30

What historical context is important for understanding 'London'?

Answer 30

The Industrial Revolution and its effects on society.

Question 31

What does the phrase 'the marriage hearse' symbolize?

Answer 31

The death of love and relationships in a corrupt society.

Question 32

True or False: The poem 'London' reflects Blake's views on the effects of industrialization.

Answer 32

True

Question 33

What is the primary conflict depicted in 'London'?

Answer 33

The conflict between the rich and the poor.

Question 34

Which literary device is employed in the line 'the mind-forg'd manacles'?

Answer 34

Metaphor

Question 35

What effect does the use of anaphora have in the poem?

Answer 35

It emphasizes the widespread nature of suffering.

Question 36

Fill in the blank: The poem critiques the __________ of the government and institutions.

Answer 36

neglect

Question 37

What is the significance of the 'Chimney-sweeper's cry' in the poem?

Answer 37

It highlights child exploitation and societal indifference.

Question 38

What literary movement is William Blake associated with?

Answer 38

Romanticism

Question 39

True or False: The poem 'London' suggests that individuals have control over their destinies.

Answer 39

False

Question 40

What does the term 'infant' signify in the poem?

Answer 40

The innocence and vulnerability of children.

Question 41

In what way does Blake use personification in 'London'?

Answer 41

He gives human qualities to abstract concepts like oppression.

Question 42

What impact does the poem's structure have on its message?

Answer 42

It reinforces the sense of entrapment and despair.

Question 43

Fill in the blank: Blake's use of __________ emphasizes the harsh realities faced by the poor.

Answer 43

vivid imagery

Question 44

What role does the speaker's perspective play in the poem?

Answer 44

It provides a critical view of society from an outsider's viewpoint.

Question 45

What does the repeated use of 'every' signify in 'London'?

Answer 45

It signifies the universality of suffering.

Question 46

What emotional response does the poem aim to evoke in the reader?

Answer 46

Empathy for the suffering of the city's inhabitants.

Question 47

True or False: 'London' is a poem that celebrates urban life.

Answer 47

False

Question 48

What does Blake's portrayal of the 'Soldier' suggest about war?

Answer 48

It suggests that war leads to despair and loss.

Question 49

What does the phrase 'the blackning Church' suggest about religion in society?

Answer 49

It suggests that religion has become corrupt and fails to help the needy.

Question 50

Fill in the blank: Blake's 'London' serves as a critique of __________ society.

Answer 50

Victorian

Question 51

What theme does the poem 'London' primarily explore?

Answer 51

The theme of social injustice.