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A
poetry
B
written in verse
C
having symbolic meaning
D
with timely significant

Explanation

Allegorical refers to having a symbolic meaning where characters or events represent abstract ideas or hidden meanings.

A
The Rape of the Lock
B
Absalom and Achitophel
C
The Lucy poems
D
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

Explanation

Wordsworth wrote the 'Lucy poems', a series of five lyrics written between 1798 and 1801. 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' is by Coleridge.

A
conclusion
B
contradiction
C
gracious response
D
first appearance

Explanation

A 'debut' refers to a person's first appearance or performance in a particular capacity or role.

A
S.T. Coleridge
B
P.B. Shelly
C
William Wordsworth
D
Lord Byron

Explanation

William Wordsworth wrote the famous 'Lucy poems' dealing with the death of a young woman named Lucy.

A
উপন্যাস
B
কবিতা
C
নাটক
D
ভ্রমন কাহিনী

Explanation

'The Daffodils' (I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud) is a poem (কবিতা) by William Wordsworth.

A
play writer
B
dramatizer
C
playwright
D
playwrite

Explanation

A person who writes plays is specifically called a playwright. The suffix '-wright' means a maker or builder.

A
William Wordsworth
B
Lewis Caroll
C
John Keats
D
P.B. Shelly

Explanation

'The Daffodils' (I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud) is one of the most famous poems by William Wordsworth.

A
a diary
B
a biography
C
a chronicle
D
a autobiography

Explanation

An autobiography is a self-written account of the life of oneself. A biography is written by someone else.

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a great deal of pleasure
B
very pleasure
C
many pleasure
D
much pleasure

Explanation

The sight of the daffodils gave the poet 'a great deal of pleasure' (wealth), which he recalls in moments of solitude.

A
the best poet oof the country
B
a winner of the nobel prize in poetry
C
the Court poet of England
D
a classical poet

Explanation

The Poet Laureate is an honorary position appointed by the monarch of the United Kingdom, serving effectively as the Court poet of England.