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Quiz — Storgy

OR THE POET'S FORETHOUGHT.

by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

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

Q01of 10

What is the primary mythological figure used as an extended metaphor throughout the poem?

Q02of 10

In terms of form and structure, how is this poem organized?

Q03of 10

What does 'the fire of the Immortals' primarily represent in this poem?

Q04of 10

Which real historical figures does Longfellow cite as examples of poets who suffered like Prometheus?

Q05of 10

What does the recurring image of 'the vulture' symbolize in the poem?

Q06of 10

How does the speaker's tone shift between the sixth stanza ('Shall it, then, be unavailing') and the final stanza?

Q07of 10

The phrase 'leaven with fiery leaven / All the hearts of men' primarily employs which poetic technique?

Q08of 10

What does the poem suggest is the distinguishing quality that elevates the 'Poet, Prophet, Seer' above ordinary people?

Q09of 10

The word 'Corybantes' in stanza seven most likely functions as what?

Q10of 10

According to the final two stanzas, what is the role of poets who do not possess the supreme genius of a Dante or Milton?

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