Question

objective questions from the village blacksmith
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Answer 1

Answer:

1. What does the word "repose" mean in the poem?

2. What does the phrase "flaming forge of life" mean in the poem?

3. What does the word "honest" mean in the poem?

4. What does the poet mean when he says the blacksmith has "sinewy hands?"

5. What is a synonym for brawny in the poem?

6. Why does the author describe the floor as "threshing?"

7. Which of these qualities is NOT demonstrated by the blacksmith?

8. Which is the BEST piece of evidence to support the theme: Even the strongest people can be affected by death?

9. What is an anvil?

10. Why doesn't the blacksmith "owe" anyone?