Icarus's Flight

Front

What is the main message of the poem about Icarus?

Back

Icarus learned something by flying too far.

Front

Why does the poet start a sentence at the end of each stanza?

Back

He uses it to maintain the flow of the poem and the feeling of being drawn downward.

Front

What phrase from the poem best expresses what Icarus gained from his flight?

Back

"point of wisdom"

Front

What is the theme of the poem?

Back

Freedom

Front

What is the poet's purpose for beginning the poem in a certain way?

Back

He wants to establish sympathy for Icarus.

Front

Who is Icarus in the context of the poem?

Back

Icarus is a character from Greek mythology known for flying too close to the sun.

Front

What literary device is used when the poet maintains a sentence across stanzas?

Back

This is an example of enjambment.

Front

What does Icarus's flight symbolize in the poem?

Back

Icarus's flight symbolizes ambition and the consequences of overreaching.

Front

How does the poet evoke emotions in the reader regarding Icarus?

Back

By establishing sympathy for Icarus's plight.

Front

What lesson can be learned from Icarus's experience?

Back

The importance of understanding one's limits.