Diction
In the following lines, what does the “Light” represent in the context of ”When I consider how my light is spent“?
“When I consider how my light is spent… and that one talent which is death to hide.“ (Lines 1-3)
Talent
His writing
Who is Milton speaking to in the following lines in “When I consider how my light is spent“?
”I fondly ask. But patience to prevent, that murmur, soon replies.” (Lines 8-9)
God
Who is the speaker of “When I consider how my light is spent“?
John Milton (first person)
True or false-
The word “talent“ in the following line refers to the talent of the audience.
”And that one talent which is death to hide“ (Line 3)
False
What challenge is being reflected in “When I consider how my light is spent“ that the speaker writes about?
Blindness
What technique is the following line?
“They also serve who only stand and wait“ (line 14)
Paradox
What does “timely happy spirits” mean in ”On His Having Arrived at the Age of Twenty-Three”?
More accomplished people
How does the speaker “serve“ the maker in “When I consider how my light is spent“?
By being faithful
What is the tone of the following line?
“Logged me with useless, though my soul more bent”
Depressing (or any word similar gets the points)
What does “semblance“ mean in the poem “On His Having Arrived at the Age of Twenty-Three”?
The speaker‘s appearance
Who does the “thousands“ refer to in the following line?
“His state is kingly: thousands at his bidding speed“ (line 12)
Christians/Puritans
The following lines show a shift in what?
”Logged me with useless, though my Soul more bent to serve therewith my maker, and present my true account, lest he returning to chide; “Doth God exact day-labour, light denied?” (Lines 4-6)
Tone
Who is the “Taskmaster“ in “On His Having Arrived at the Age of Twenty-Three”?
God
What is the connection between the speakers “Light” and the “Dark world“ described in line 2?
The “light“ refers to human ambition/passion/talent that illuminates the “dark” world. Without the light, the world would be very mundane and depressing without human creation.
What technique is found in both “On His Having Arrived at the Age of Twenty-Three“ and “When I consider how my light is spent“ to describe the speakers achievements/talents?
Paradox