Q01of 10
Who is identified as the speaker in the opening lines of the poem?
Q02of 10
What object do the angels say they are delivering to the newborn king?
Q03of 10
The phrase 'shining fields of heaven' is best understood as an example of which poetic technique?
Q04of 10
The poem's overall structure most closely resembles which literary form?
Q05of 10
The seven virtues the angels drop are described as 'priceless jewels.' This comparison is an example of which device?
Q06of 10
The number seven in 'Planets Seven' and 'sevenfold virtues' alludes to which historical tradition?
Q07of 10
The tone of the poem can best be described as
Q08of 10
The image of virtues placed 'in the crown / Of Christ' primarily conveys which theme?
Q09of 10
Which word in the poem most directly establishes Christ's identity as a newborn infant?
Q10of 10
The angels speak collectively using 'we' and 'our' throughout the poem. What is the primary effect of this choice of speaker?
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