Tyger Tyger Flashcards
Who wrote the poem ‘Tyger Tyger’?
William Blake
What literary device is primarily used in the poem?
Imagery
In which collection is ‘Tyger Tyger’ found?
‘Songs of Experience’
The poem explores the theme of _______ versus innocence.
experience
What question does the speaker repeatedly ask in ‘Tyger Tyger’?
What immortal hand or eye, could frame thy fearful symmetry?
What does the tiger symbolize in the poem?
The duality of creation, beauty, and terror
Which literary technique involves the repetition of a phrase in the poem?
Refrain
True or False: The poem has a consistent rhyme scheme.
True
What aspect of creation is questioned in ‘Tyger Tyger’?
The nature of the creator
What is the tone of ‘Tyger Tyger’?
Awe and fear
The poem uses _______ to evoke vivid imagery of the tiger.
metaphor
What is the overall theme of ‘Tyger Tyger’?
The complexity of creation and the coexistence of good and evil
What does the phrase ‘burning bright’ suggest about the tiger?
It suggests both beauty and danger
What type of poem is ‘Tyger’?
Lyric poem
True or False: The poem ends with a question.
True
How many stanzas does ‘Tyger Tyger’ have?
Six
What imagery is used to describe the tiger’s eyes?
Burning
The poem contrasts the tiger with _______.
the lamb
What is one major philosophical question raised in ‘Tyger Tyger’?
How can a benevolent creator create a fearful creature?
What does the poem suggest about the nature of the creator?
The creator is powerful and potentially terrifying
What literary element is utilized to create rhythm in the poem?
Meter
