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An Irish Airman Foresees his Death.

by W. B. Yeats.

Ten questions on craft, meaning, and form. Untimed. Answer every question to submit.

Q01of 10

What form best describes the structure of this poem?

Q02of 10

Which of the following best identifies the speaker of the poem?

Q03of 10

What is the airman's stated reason for choosing to fight?

Q04of 10

'Kiltartan Cross' and 'Kiltartan's poor' function primarily as what kind of imagery?

Q05of 10

What is the dominant tone of the poem?

Q06of 10

The phrase 'I balanced all, brought all to mind' reflects which poetic technique?

Q07of 10

According to the airman, what effect would his death or survival likely have on Kiltartan's poor?

Q08of 10

Which literary allusion or cultural context is most relevant to understanding the poem's subject?

Q09of 10

The repetition of the phrase 'waste of breath' in the final quatrain primarily achieves which effect?

Q10of 10

Which statement most accurately describes the poem's central theme?

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