First Flight (Poem): Fog

Topics in this chapter

• Fog as Cat Metaphor
• Imagery and Personification
• Free Verse and Structure
• Harbor Setting and Mood
• Transience and Nature Theme
• Poem Analysis and Interpretation

Cheat sheet

Practice questions

1. Question 1Q-FB1825

   Which animal is the fog compared to in the poem 'Fog'?

   1. A.A tiger
   2. B.A cat
   3. C.A dog
   4. D.An elephant
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2. Question 2Q-F33C42

   How does the fog arrive in the city according to the poem?

   1. A.With a loud howling wind
   2. B.On little cat feet
   3. C.Like a sudden storm
   4. D.Through heavy rainfall
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3. Question 3Q-34604E

   What does the fog do after it arrives, as described in the middle of the poem?

   1. A.It destroys the buildings in the city.
   2. B.It sits looking over harbor and city on silent haunches.
   3. C.It causes heavy traffic accidents and chaos.
   4. D.It immediately turns into rain and disappears.
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4. Question 4Q-06D9F6

   Which poetic device is primarily used throughout the poem 'Fog'?

   1. A.Simile
   2. B.Metaphor
   3. C.Oxymoron
   4. D.Onomatopoeia
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5. Question 5Q-426862

   What happens after the fog sits looking over the harbor and city?

   1. A.It causes a massive flood.
   2. B.It moves on.
   3. C.It becomes permanent.
   4. D.It turns into snow.
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