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1. What mood does the dialect in “To a Mouse” and “To a Louse” by Robert Burns convey?
a. longing and evocative
b. proud and provocative
c. cheerful and down-to-earth
2. Using context clues, how would you translate the word “owre” in lines 3–4 of “To a Louse”?
a. our
b. own
c. over
3. What is the theme of “To a Louse”?
a. No matter how beautiful someone is, they will always have flaws.
b. Vanity would disappear if we could see ourselves as others see us.
c. Even the smallest and most despised creature deserves our respect.
Read the passage below to answer the question.
I was tired of hearing the speaker dissemble. There is only so much lying that I can listen to before I become frustrated.
Using context clues, how would you define the word dissemble in the passage?
to tell untruths
to speak smoothly
to pander
to speak too honestly
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To gain a better understanding of these questions, let's break them down and explain how to find the answers.
1. To determine the mood conveyed by the dialect in "To a Mouse" and "To a Louse" by Robert Burns, you will need to analyze the language and tone used in the poems. Read through the poems carefully and pay attention to the emotions and atmosphere created by the dialect. Look for words, phrases, and imagery that evoke certain feelings or convey a particular mood. Based on your interpretation of the poems, select the option that best aligns with the overall mood you perceive.
2. To translate the word "owre" in lines 3-4 of "To a Louse," use context clues to gather information about its meaning. Consider the surrounding words, sentence structure, and the overall theme or subject of the poem. Look for any clues that can help you determine the intended meaning of the word. Once you have gathered enough information from the context, select the option that best fits the meaning of "owre" as you understand it.
3. To identify the theme of "To a Louse," analyze the main message or underlying idea conveyed throughout the poem. Look for recurring motifs, symbols, and metaphors, as well as the poet's tone and attitude towards the subject. Consider what insights or lessons can be extracted from the poem and think about how they apply to human experiences or emotions. Based on your interpretation of the poem, select the option that best reflects the theme you believe the poet is trying to convey.
Remember that these questions require subjective analysis and interpretation, so there may be multiple valid answers depending on your individual understanding of the poems.
These sites should help you.
http://www.worldburnsclub.com/poems/translations/552.htm
http://www.worldburnsclub.com/poems/translations/554.htm