History of Valentine's Revise and Edit
What change is needed in sentence 23?
A Change they to it
B Delete the comma after Britain
C Change gained to gain
D Change century to centuries
A
The correct pronoun to refer to "Valentine's Day" from the context of the article should be singular ("it") rather than plural ("they"). This change corrects the pronoun agreement, making "it" correctly refer to "Valentine's Day" as a single holiday or concept gaining popularity.
Read these excerpts from the poems "First Love" and "what love isn't."
From "First Love" by John Clare
Her face it bloomed like a sweet flower
And stole my heart away complete.
My face turned pale as deadly pale,
My legs refused to walk away,
And when she looked, what could I ail?
My life and all seemed turned to clay.
From "what love isn't"
It is not sweet but always
nutritious
always herb, always salt. Sometimes
grit.
It is discomfort – it is
not what the films say. Only songs
get it right
it is irregular
it is difficult
and always, always
surprising.
How does the description of love in the poem "First Love" DIFFER from the description of love in the poem "what love isn't"?
A "First Love" suggests that love is a traditional romantic experience, while "what love isn't" argues that love is not as idealistic or as cinematic as often portrayed.
B "First Love" compares love to a delicate and beautiful flower, suggesting its purity and beauty, whereas "what love isn't" compares love to herbs and salt, indicating its essential and sometimes harsh nature.
C In "First Love," the physical reactions to love are emphasized, showing a transformative experience, whereas "what love isn't" focuses on love's practicality and the stark truth behind it.
D The poem "First Love" depicts love as a sudden and overpowering force that captivates the senses, while "what love isn't" portrays love as a challenging and sometimes uncomfortable reality.
D.
This choice accurately reflects the core themes presented in both poems regarding the nature of love. "First Love" by John Clare vividly describes an intense, almost ethereal experience of love that overwhelms the speaker's senses, using imagery such as a blooming flower and physical reactions to convey the depth and suddenness of these feelings. Meanwhile, "what love isn't" by Yrsa Daley-Ward presents a more pragmatic and realistic view of love, highlighting its complexities, challenges, and the often gritty reality that contrasts sharply with more romanticized portrayals. The poem emphasizes love's essential, sustaining qualities, likened to "herb" and "salt," and acknowledges the discomfort and irregularity it can bring into one's life, offering a stark contrast to the idyllic scene set by Clare.
In the poem "First Love," the speaker is most likely —
A a person regretting a missed opportunity for love
B an older individual reminiscing about lost love
C a young person experiencing the rush of first love
D a traveler reflecting on the love left behind
C.
The poem "First Love" by John Clare vividly describes an intense and immediate emotional experience characteristic of a young person's first encounter with love. The speaker details a powerful, almost overwhelming sensation upon seeing the object of his affection for the first time, which aligns with the idea of experiencing the rush of first love rather than regret, reminiscence, or reflection.
Which theme about love is conveyed in the poem?
A Love is a shelter from life's problems.
B Love is an effortless and always comfortable emotion.
C Love is a complex and often challenging experience.
D Love is a mixture of pain and pleasure, often difficult to navigate.
C.
The poem "what love isn’t" by Yrsa Daley-Ward outlines love in terms that defy traditional romantic notions, emphasizing its solidity, nutritional value, and sometimes gritty reality. This theme speaks to love’s depth, necessity, and the challenges it can present, contrary to being merely a source of comfort or effortless joy.
What is the correct way to rewrite sentence 7?
A Two centuries later, Emperor Claudius II outlawed marriage for young men, but Valentine defied him, performing secret marriages for young lovers.
B Emperor Claudius II outlawed marriage for young men; Valentine defied this, he performed secret marriages for young lovers.
C After Emperor Claudius II outlawed marriage for young men, Valentine defied him, he went on to perform secret marriages for young lovers.
D Emperor Claudius II outlawed marriage for young men, Valentine defied this, it was his way of performing secret marriages for young lovers.
A.
It uses a comma and conjunction ("but") appropriately to join two independent clauses, maintaining a smooth flow of ideas. The phrase "performing secret marriages for young lovers" effectively acts as a participial phrase that adds information about how Valentine defied Emperor Claudius II.
The word "Likewise" is not an effective transition in sentence 10. Which transition word or phrase should replace "Likewise"?
A Additionally
B For this reason
C On the other hand
D Nevertheless
C.
This phrase clearly signals to the reader that a new, possibly contrasting, information or perspective about Valentine's story is forthcoming.
Which statement would the speaker of the poem "First Love" most likely agree with that is NOT supported by the poem "what love isn't"?
A Love is an overwhelming force that can capture one's senses completely.
B Love is an experience that connects deeply with nature's beauty.
C Love is an ever-surprising, inescapable force that one cannot prepare for.
D Love is not always comfortable, often being more like salt than sweetness.
B.
In "First Love," John Clare uses natural imagery, such as comparing the object of his affection to a sweet flower, to convey the beauty and intensity of his feelings. This connection to nature's beauty is a significant theme that Clare supports through his vivid imagery and romanticized view of love. On the other hand, "what love isn’t" by Yrsa Daley-Ward presents a more pragmatic and sometimes gritty view of love, focusing on its complexities and challenges without making direct connections to nature's beauty. Instead, it describes love in terms of being nutritious, solid, and sometimes difficult, contrasting Clare's romanticized imagery.
The poet’s use of imagery in the first and second stanzas contributes to the poem by creating a tone of —
A Melancholy and longing
B Elation and exhilaration
C Anxiety and trepidation
D Astonishment and bewilderment
D.
The imagery used in the first and second stanzas of "First Love" by John Clare vividly captures the speaker's intense and immediate reaction to seeing the object of his affection for the first time. Descriptions of the speaker's physical responses, such as his face turning "pale as deadly pale" and his blood rushing, creating a sense of being overwhelmed to the point of losing eyesight, evoke a feeling of astonishment and bewilderment. This tone reflects the speaker's shock and the profound impact of encountering first love, which is characterized by a mix of surprise, confusion, and awe at the depth of the emotions experienced.
In lines 6 and 7 of the poem, the use of the word "always" alongside "herb" and "salt" suggests that love is —
A A necessary sustenance, fundamental yet often understated.
B An everyday seasoning, omnipresent in small, yet significant ways.
C A routine experience, lacking variation and excitement.
D An overbearing presence, potentially overwhelming in its constancy.
A.
The repetition of "always" in lines 6 and 7 alongside "herb" and "salt" emphasizes the essential, life-sustaining role of love, akin to how herbs and salt are basic yet crucial components in cooking. The comparison suggests that love, like these seasonings, is necessary and foundational to life, providing nourishment and flavor, yet it may not always be at the forefront or loudly celebrated, hence being "often understated."
What event does the speaker say has never happened to him before this moment? (First Love)
The speaker says he has never been struck by love before this moment.
The editors at History would like to add another sentence to the article.
Valentine's Day also inspired the creation of various symbols of love, such as heart-shaped figures and the exchange of roses.
Where is the most effective place to insert this sentence?
A After sentence 10
B After sentence 14
C After sentence 17
D After sentence 21
D.
Inserting the sentence after sentence 21 is the most effective placement because it logically follows the discussion about the global celebration of Valentine's Day and its traditions, such as the sending of cards and expressions of love that became popular in Great Britain and America. The sentence introduces additional elements of Valentine's Day celebrations (heart-shaped figures and the exchange of roses) that are part of these global traditions, making it a coherent addition to the discussion of how the holiday is celebrated today
Read this line from the poem "First Love."
And blood burnt round my heart.
Which sentiment from the poem "what love isn't" best contrasts with the sentiment of this line?
A Love as a consuming, overwhelming force that overtakes the senses.
B Love being an ever-present, heavy burden that one carries.
C Love as a nourishing, but sometimes harsh reality of life.
D Love as a simple, unadorned truth that doesn't always comfort.
C.
The line "And blood burnt round my heart" from "First Love" conveys the intense and overwhelming nature of love, suggesting a feeling of passion and urgency. This sentiment contrasts with the idea presented in "what love isn't" that love is not always comfortable or sweet, but rather a solid and sometimes gritty reality. Option C reflects this contrast by highlighting the notion that love can be nourishing but also difficult to bear at times, aligning with the themes of both poems.
In the second stanza, what does the poet’s use of the phrase "blood burnt round my heart" suggest about the speaker’s emotions?
A He is experiencing a sense of danger associated with his feelings.
B He is feeling a deep, passionate connection that is new and intense.
C He is undergoing a transformation caused by a strong emotional response.
D He is feeling a sense of anger towards the object of his affection.
B.
The phrase "blood burnt round my heart" vividly conveys the intensity and heat of the speaker's emotions in the presence of his first love, symbolizing a passionate and overwhelming connection. The imagery of burning blood (from the intense heat) suggests a fervor and depth of feeling that is consuming and powerful, indicative of a passionate connection rather than fear, transformation, or anger
In the lines of the poem "what love isn't," the poet's use of the phrase "It stinks – you can smell it coming" emphasizes the speaker’s realization that love —
A is a transient emotion that fades away quickly.
B should be a sweet and fragrant journey at all times.
C might have hidden dangers that one should be wary of.
D can be overwhelming and not always pleasant to experience.
D.
The phrase "It stinks – you can smell it coming" starkly contrasts with typical romanticized descriptions of love, emphasizing that love is not always a positive or enjoyable experience. By saying love "stinks," the poet highlights the reality that love can come with difficult, unpleasant aspects that are as perceptible and unavoidable as a strong odor, thereby underscoring the realization that love encompasses more than just joy and can indeed be overwhelming and challenging.
What is something about love that the poem says is always true? (What Love isn't)
The poem suggests that love is always surprising, implying that it can be unpredictable and unexpected.
What is the most effective way to revise sentence 6?
A Valentine, known for being a priest in Rome during the third century, involved himself not only in religious ceremonies but also in defying an emperor.
B Valentine was a priest in Rome during the third century who not only conducted religious ceremonies but also defied an emperor.
C Conducting religious ceremonies and defying an emperor are what being a priest in Rome during the third century, something Valentine is known for.
D Known as a priest in Rome during the third century, Valentine did more than conduct religious ceremonies; he also defied an emperor.
B.
This revision is straightforward and maintains a clear and concise structure. It effectively corrects the awkward original phrasing by directly stating what Valentine was known for, using a parallel structure for his two main actions: conducting religious ceremonies and defying an emperor. This choice enhances readability and grammatical correctness
Which statements express themes found in BOTH the poem “First Love” and the poem “what love isn’t”? Select TWO correct answers.
A Love can be an overwhelming force that disrupts one's equilibrium.
B The experience of love is often contrasted with the pain of not loving.
C Love often involves a deep connection that transcends physical presence.
D The idealization of love can clash with the practical realities of life.
E Love is a journey that involves growth and self-discovery.
A & D
A: Both poems convey the intensity of love and its capacity to profoundly affect the individual. In "First Love," Clare details the physical and emotional upheaval that accompanies his first encounter with love, illustrating how it can completely disrupt one’s sense of self and stability. Similarly, "what love isn’t" addresses love’s complexities and challenges, indicating that it can be a heavy, sometimes uncomfortable experience that weighs on one’s being, thus disrupting equilibrium.
D: "First Love" captures the shock and awe of an idealized first love, presenting it in a way that might not align with the harsher realities of love's challenges. "what love isn’t" explicitly contrasts the lofty, often romanticized notions of love with its more grounded and gritty aspects, highlighting the clash between idealization and reality. This theme is a point of convergence for both poems, as they each, in their own way, deal with reconciling the imagined perfection of love with its more complex truth.
Read this quotation from the poem.
Are flowers the winter’s choice?
Is love’s bed always snow?
The poet includes these lines most likely to develop the idea that the speaker —
A feels that love is a cold and distant experience
B is optimistic about love's potential to blossom in any situation
C is conflicted about the nature of love, questioning its ability to flourish in adverse conditions
D believes that love, like winter, is a temporary season that will pass
C.
The rhetorical questions "Are flowers the winter’s choice? Is love’s bed always snow?" suggest a pondering or questioning attitude towards the nature of love. By comparing love to flowers in winter and questioning if love's foundation is always as cold as snow, the speaker reflects on the challenges and adverse conditions that might affect love's growth and existence. These lines express doubt and contemplation rather than a definitive negative or positive stance on love, indicating the speaker's internal conflict and contemplation about love's resilience.
What does the use of minimal punctuation and enjambment between lines in the poem suggest to the reader?
A It creates a sense of formality and order that contrasts with the poem's content.
B It emphasizes the ongoing, unending nature of love's challenges and surprises.
C It highlights the speaker's clarity and decisiveness about the nature of love.
D It portrays love as a series of disconnected, individual moments rather than a continuous experience.
B.
The use of minimal punctuation and enjambment (the continuation of a sentence without a pause beyond the end of a line, couplet, or stanza) in "what love isn’t" allows the poem to flow without interruption from one line to the next. This stylistic choice mirrors the continuous and often unpredictable nature of love, suggesting that love's challenges and surprises are not neatly compartmentalized but rather part of an ongoing, fluid experience. The lack of pauses forces the reader to move quickly from one idea to the next, mirroring how love can shift and change
The speaker mentions that "The trees and bushes round the place / Seemed midnight at noonday." What might this exaggeration tell us about what he is feeling? (First Love)
This exaggeration suggests that the speaker is experiencing an intense emotional response to seeing his love interest, to the point where his surroundings appear distorted or surreal.
The editors at History have included redundant information in sentence 24. What is the MOST effective way to revise this sentence?
A In the 18th century, the tradition of sending Valentine’s Day cards and expressing love to others was established in Great Britain, and it was also during this century that the custom began.
B The tradition of sending Valentine’s Day cards was established in the 18th century in Great Britain, a time when expressing love through cards became customary.
C The 18th century in Great Britain saw the establishment of the tradition of sending Valentine’s Day cards, during which time people expressed their love to others in this way.
D Great Britain in the 18th century was when the tradition of sending Valentine’s Day cards and expressing love to others began.
C.
Option C effectively eliminates redundancy by concisely stating when and where the tradition of sending Valentine's Day cards began and how it was a means of expressing love. It rephrases the sentence to avoid repeating information about the 18th century and directly links the establishment of the tradition to the act of expressing love, maintaining clarity and focus.
What is the difference the speakers describe their senses when referring to love?
In "First Love" the speaker feels that he looses his eyesight when he experience love for the first time.
In "What love isn't" The speaker describes love as weight and suggests it has a smell that stinks, indicating that it can be heavy and unpleasant at times.
What happens to the speaker when his love interest looks at him?
When his love interest looks at him, the speaker's life seems to turn to clay, suggesting a sense of being frozen or paralyzed.
What kinds of food does the poem compare love to?
The poem compares love to herbs, salt, and grit, suggesting that love is nourishing but not always sweet or pleasant.
What is Cupid's roots?
in Greek mythology as Eros, the god of love.