Summary:
“Love” is a narrative poem written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge in 1800. The poem is structured as a romantic ballad and explores themes of love, sacrifice, storytelling, and the power of emotions. The speaker, a poet, recounts the tragic love story of Genevieve and Sir Roland de Vaux, hoping to stir emotions in his beloved, Genevieve, and win her affection.
As the speaker tells the story, he notices Genevieve becoming emotionally moved by the tale. Eventually, the power of his words and the emotions they evoke lead her to embrace him, symbolizing how love is deeply connected to storytelling and emotional connection. The poem highlights how love is not just about physical attraction but also about deep emotional bonds and shared experiences.
1. : Who is the author of Love?
(A) William Wordsworth
(B) John Keats
(C) Samuel Taylor Coleridge
(D) Percy Bysshe Shelley
2. : In which year was Love written?
(A) 1797
(B) 1800
(C) 1815
(D) 1821
3. : Who is the female character in the poem?
(A) Lucy
(B) Genevieve
(C) Annabel
(D) Miranda
4. : What is the main theme of the poem?
(A) War and heroism
(B) The power of storytelling and emotions in love
(C) Revenge and betrayal
(D) The fleeting nature of life
5. : Who is the tragic hero mentioned in the poem’s story?
(A) Sir Lancelot
(B) Sir Roland de Vaux
(C) King Arthur
(D) Lord Byron
6. : How does Genevieve react to the poet’s storytelling?
(A) She ignores it
(B) She becomes emotionally moved and embraces him
(C) She criticizes the story
(D) She leaves before the story ends
7. : What literary devices are prominently used in the poem?
(A) Personification and onomatopoeia
(B) Simile and alliteration
(C) Imagery and narrative storytelling
(D) Hyperbole and irony
8. : What role does storytelling play in the poem?
(A) It is used to manipulate emotions
(B) It serves as entertainment only
(C) It bridges emotions and deepens love
(D) It creates misunderstanding
9. : What does the poem suggest about love?
(A) It is based solely on physical attraction
(B) It can be strengthened through emotional connection and shared experiences
(C) It always ends in tragedy
(D) It is impossible without wealth
10. : What is the tone of the poem?
(A) Angry and bitter
(B) Playful and humorous
(C) Romantic and emotional
(D) Dark and eerie