woman in repose floating through the air surrounded by ghosts

Because I could not stop for Death—

by Emily Dickinson

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Because I could not stop for Death— Overview Quiz

  1. What is the rhyme scheme used in most stanzas of 'Because I could not stop for Death'?

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  2. What is one of the subjects of the poem 'Because I could not stop for Death—'?

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  3. In 'Because I could not stop for Death,' how is Death personified?

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  4. What is one of the themes of 'Because I could not stop for Death—'?

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  5. What does the setting sun symbolize in 'Because I could not stop for Death'?

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  6. In what year was the poem 'Because I could not stop for Death—' published?

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  7. Who wrote the poem 'Because I could not stop for Death—'?

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  8. What does the speaker see that symbolizes the stages of human life in 'Because I could not stop for Death'?

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  9. What is the genre of the poem 'Because I could not stop for Death—'?

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  10. What does the grave represent in 'Because I could not stop for Death'?

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