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THE CUNNIN' LITTLE THING.

by Eugene Field.

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

Q01of 10

Which of the following best describes the overall structure of the poem?

Q02of 10

In the first stanza, the phrase 'makes the welkin ring' most likely means the baby:

Q03of 10

The speaker's use of 'paddies' when describing the baby going a-walking most likely refers to her:

Q04of 10

Which literary device is most clearly present in the lines 'The trees bend down to kiss her, / And the birds in rapture sing'?

Q05of 10

What is the central theme of the poem?

Q06of 10

The tone of the poem can best be described as:

Q07of 10

In the final stanza, 'the Far Above' most likely alludes to:

Q08of 10

Which technique does Field use consistently at the end of each stanza to create unity throughout the poem?

Q09of 10

In the third stanza, 'At hide-and-seek / On her dainty cheek / The dreams and the dimples play' is best understood to mean:

Q10of 10

According to the poem, what must happen before the baby in the first stanza will stop crying in the morning?

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