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THE DINKEY BIRD.

by Eugene Field.

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

Q01of 10

Where does the Dinkey-Bird make its home?

Q02of 10

Which structural feature most clearly defines the poem's form?

Q03of 10

What does the imagery of candy growing like fruit ('gum-drops grow like cherries') primarily convey?

Q04of 10

The speaker says children's joy is the signal that the Dinkey-Bird is singing. This suggests the speaker views the bird as a symbol of:

Q05of 10

In the fourth stanza, terms like 'bravuras,' 'staccatos,' and 'appoggiaturas' are used to describe the bird's song. What technique do these words exemplify?

Q06of 10

Which best describes the overall tone of the poem?

Q07of 10

Who appears to be the speaker of the poem, and what is the speaker's relationship to the children's world?

Q08of 10

The final stanza addresses 'little dreams' and urges them to take wing. This closing appeal is best understood as:

Q09of 10

Which phrase from the poem best supports the idea that Wonder-Wander is understood only by the imaginative or wise?

Q10of 10

The physical reactions described—'eyes grow bright,' cheeks aglow, hearts 'light and lighter'—function primarily as:

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