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Bagayw Whatag: 1. What Is The Central Theme of The Poem?

The document provides an analysis of the poem 'Break, Break, Break' by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, focusing on its central themes of grief and loss. It discusses the speaker's emotional struggles, the symbolism of various elements such as 'the touch of a vanish’d hand' and 'stately ships', and identifies literary devices like alliteration. Overall, it emphasizes the poet's deep sorrow over the loss of a loved one and the ongoing passage of time despite personal grief.

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Bagayw Whatag: 1. What Is The Central Theme of The Poem?

The document provides an analysis of the poem 'Break, Break, Break' by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, focusing on its central themes of grief and loss. It discusses the speaker's emotional struggles, the symbolism of various elements such as 'the touch of a vanish’d hand' and 'stately ships', and identifies literary devices like alliteration. Overall, it emphasizes the poet's deep sorrow over the loss of a loved one and the ongoing passage of time despite personal grief.

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Bagayw whatag

Here’s a detailed explanation of the answers to the MCQs from "Break, Break, Break" by Alfred,
Lord Tennyson:

1. What is the central theme of the poem?

Answer: (c) Grief and loss

The poem expresses deep sorrow over the loss of a loved one, most likely Tennyson’s friend
Arthur Henry Hallam.

The speaker feels unable to express his grief fully, and the imagery of the sea reflects his
emotions.

2. What does the speaker wish he could express?

Answer: (b) His grief and sorrow

The poet laments that he cannot put his feelings into words:

"And I would that my tongue could utter / The thoughts that arise in me."

This highlights his emotional struggle and inability to verbalize his pain.

3. What does "the touch of a vanish’d hand" symbolize?

Answer: (b) A missing friend or loved one

This line directly refers to the death of a loved one.

The poet longs for their presence, emphasizing the irreversibility of death.

4. What do the “stately ships” symbolize in the poem?

Answer: (b) The passage of time and continuity of life

The ships continue their journey despite the poet’s grief, symbolizing how life moves
forward even when individuals experience personal sorrow.
5. Which literary device is used in "Break, break, break, on thy cold gray stones, O
Sea!"?

Answer: (c) Alliteration

The repetition of the "b" sound in "Break, break, break" is an example of alliteration, which
adds emphasis to the poet’s emotions.

**6. What emotion does the repetition of "Break, break,

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