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STAR OF THE EAST.

by Eugene Field.

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

Q01of 10

What is the overall structure of 'Star of the East' in terms of stanza progression?

Q02of 10

In the first stanza, the phrase 'angels singing to and fro' primarily contributes to what effect?

Q03of 10

What is the primary theme of the second stanza?

Q04of 10

Who is the speaker most likely addressing throughout the entire poem?

Q05of 10

The line 'the night were drear / But for the tender grace' employs which grammatical construction to make its point?

Q06of 10

In the line 'For by that charity we see / Where there is hope for all and me,' what does 'charity' most nearly mean?

Q07of 10

Which literary device is most prominent in the poem's repeated opening phrase 'Star of the East'?

Q08of 10

What is the tone of the third stanza compared to the first?

Q09of 10

The phrase 'wisdom undefiled' in the third stanza most likely alludes to which idea?

Q10of 10

According to the poem's final stanza, what gifts does the speaker ultimately wish to bring before the Christ child?

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