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A Work of Artifice

by Marge Piercy

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A Work of Artifice - Imagery and Power Quiz

  1. What does the poem "A Work of Artifice" compare the pruning of the bonsai tree to in its final lines?

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  2. In "A Work of Artifice," what does the gardener say is 'lucky' for the bonsai tree?

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  3. What is the tone of the gardener's speech in "A Work of Artifice"?

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  4. What literary device is predominantly used in Marge Piercy's poem "A Work of Artifice" to convey its message?

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  5. What does the contrast between the 'attractive pot' and the 'mountain' represent in the poem "A Work of Artifice"?

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  6. In "A Work of Artifice," what does the 'mountain' symbolize?

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  7. What does the gardener in "A Work of Artifice" represent?

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  8. In the poem "A Work of Artifice," what does the gardener use to keep the bonsai tree small?

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  9. In "A Work of Artifice," what does the imagery of 'bound feet' and 'crippled brain' represent?

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  10. What image is used in Marge Piercy's poem "A Work of Artifice" to represent the oppression of women?

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