Question Bank: Poems by Milton

What does the poet mean by 'envious Time'?

In 'On Time', what is the comparison made with 'the lazy leaden-stepping hours'?

What does the phrase 'mortal dross' refer to in the poem?

What does the phrase 'long Eternity shall greet our bliss' imply?

Which literary device is primarily used in the line 'Fly envious Time'?

What is meant by 'truth, peace, and love shall ever shine' in relation to time?

Which of the following best describes the tone of the poem 'On Time'?

In the context of the poem, what does Time symbolize?

What does the poet suggest happens to things deemed 'bad' by Time?

What is the poet's ultimate perspective on the relationship between Time and eternity?

Which phrase denotes Time's destructive nature in the poem?

What does the final stanza of 'On Time' emphasize about the human soul?

Which image in 'On Time' contrasts the heaviness of Time with its fleeting nature?

What characterizes the poet's attitude towards Time in this poem?

What is the significance of the phrase 'individual kiss' in the poem?

Why does Milton believe Shakespeare does not need a stone monument?

What does, 'weak witness of thy name' refer to in Milton's poem?

In what way is Shakespeare depicted as a source of inspiration?

What is considered the best tribute to Shakespeare according to the poem?

How does Milton use the term 'conceaving' in his poem?

What is the significance of Milton's phrase regarding tombs and kings?

Which aspect of language does Milton touch upon when he mentions spelling variations?

What literary device is primarily used in the line 'Dost make us Marble with too much conceaving'?

What role does the term 'Sepulcher’d' play in Milton's poem?

What does Milton suggest is more valuable than a tomb for Shakespeare?

Which historical context does the poem imply by mentioning tombs and kings?

What can be inferred about Milton's perspective on mortality?

How does Milton's choice of words reflect his admiration for Shakespeare?

Which of the following is NOT a theme in Milton's tribute to Shakespeare?

What does the term 'etymology' specifically study?

What does Milton imply about the relationship between fame and physical memorials?

Which of the following best describes the origin of the word 'entomb’d'?

What does the phrase 'weak witness of thy name' imply about Shakespeare's legacy?

Why might Milton believe that a stone monument for Shakespeare is unnecessary?

What does the chapter imply about the influence of French on the English language?

Which historical period does the text mention as significant for the adoption of French words into English?

Which of the following is an example of a linguistic borrowing?

The term 'conceaving' in the poem relates most closely to which concept?

In Milton's portrayal, what is the ultimate tribute to Shakespeare from posterity?

What aspect of Shakespeare's legacy does Milton emphasize?

What does the expression 'sepulcher’d in such pomp' convey about Shakespeare's burial?

Which language influence does the chapter acknowledge as significant for the English lexicon?

How does Milton's admiration for Shakespeare manifest in his work?

What is the main reason Milton suggests that no stone monument is needed for Shakespeare?

In the poem, what does the phrase ‘weak witness of thy name’ imply?

How does Milton characterize Shakespeare's influence on later poets?

What does Milton consider to be the best tribute to Shakespeare?

In the context of etymology, what is the definition of a word's history?

Which aspect of the word 'entomb’d' reflects its etymological significance?

During which period did borrowings from French reach their peak in English?

What literary device does Milton employ to highlight the grandeur of Shakespeare's legacy?

Which element of Shakespeare's name does Milton suggest is inadequate?

Which poetic structure is characteristic of Milton's writings?

In what way does Milton's portrayal of Shakespeare challenge the conventional notion of fame?

Which word indicates an important quality of Milton's writing style in the poem?