Question 1
In poetry, what does it usually mean when a speaker is identified as a persona?
Question 2
Which detail most strongly suggests that a poem includes a distinct character rather than only the poet's own voice?
Question 3
When reading a dramatic monologue, what is the most important reason to pay attention to the speaker as a character?
Question 4
What is the best term for the person or voice that tells the poem's story or speaks its lines?
Question 5
A poem features a mother talking to her child about leaving home. What should a careful reader ask first to identify the character correctly?
