1. Of these descriptors, which best describes the general tone of the poem?

A) solemn

B) jolly

C) affectionate

D) ironic

2. Of these, which phrase contains a strong example of alliteration?

A) “the honeyed kiss, the lips of wine and fire”

B) “out past the starposts of a distant planet”

C) “They carry us under the waters of the world”

D) “they tangle us with ropes and yarns of memories”

3. Of these, which contains a strong example of assonance?

A) “they tangle us with ropes”

B) “creeping through the seaweed”

C) “my youth and age”

D) “My monkey-wrench man”

4. Which two lines in the poem have the purest iambic pentameter? (short answer)