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Difficulty: EasyAnalysis of Prescribed Non-African Poems

Match each prescribed Non-African poem on the left with its corresponding author on the right.

  • "The Pulley"George Herbert
  • "Journey of the Magi"T. S. Eliot
  • "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night"Dylan Thomas
  • "The School Boy"William Blake

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"The Pulley" matches George Herbert, "Journey of the Magi" matches T. S. Eliot, "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night" matches Dylan Thomas, and "The School Boy" matches William Blake.
Each prescribed poem is accurately matched with its author: "The Pulley" was written by George Herbert, "Journey of the Magi" by T. S. Eliot, "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night" by Dylan Thomas, and "The School Boy" by William Blake.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the author of "The Pulley"
"The Pulley" was composed by the 17th-century Metaphysical poet George Herbert.
The poem uses a metaphysical conceit involving God bestowing blessings and withholding rest from mankind.
2
Identify the author of "Journey of the Magi"
"Journey of the Magi" was written by T. S. Eliot.
The poem depicts the difficult spiritual journey of the Wise Men following the birth of Christ.
3
Identify the author of "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night"
"Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night" was written by Dylan Thomas.
This famous villanelle urges resistance against death.
4
Identify the author of "The School Boy"
"The School Boy" was written by Romantic poet William Blake.
The poem contrasts the freedom of nature with the restrictive environment of formal schooling.

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Authorship and Textual Identification of Prescribed Non-African Poetry
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