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DECEMBER.

by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

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

Q01of 10

What is the overall form of 'December' by Longfellow?

Q02of 10

In the poem, the speaker rides upon a goat. What does this detail most likely evoke?

Q03of 10

The speaker declares, 'I come, the last of all.' What does this phrase most directly establish?

Q04of 10

The thyrsus mentioned in line 4 is 'tipped with fragrant cones of pine.' In classical mythology, the thyrsus is most closely associated with which figure?

Q05of 10

Which two distinct cultural traditions does the poem deliberately merge?

Q06of 10

What is the primary theme of 'December'?

Q07of 10

The crown of holly worn by the speaker functions primarily as what kind of literary device?

Q08of 10

What is the tone of 'December'?

Q09of 10

The closing words 'Peace on earth, good will to men' are best described as what type of literary device?

Q10of 10

The speaker says, 'My songs are carols sung at every shrine.' The phrase 'every shrine' most likely implies which of the following?

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