Icarus's Flight

Front

What is the main theme of Icarus's Flight?

Back

Test your limits to learn what’s possible.

Front

What is unusual about the structure of the poem?

Back

Sentences extend from one stanza to the next.

Front

What does 'anticipated plummeting' mean in the poem?

Back

Icarus knew that he would eventually fall.

Front

What is the overall mood of the poem?

Back

Negative.

Front

What literary device is used when Icarus flies too close to the sun?

Back

Symbolism - it represents ambition and the consequences of overreaching.

Front

What does the absence of capitalization and punctuation in the poem signify?

Back

It creates a sense of continuity and fluidity in the reading.

Front

How many stanzas are in the poem Icarus's Flight?

Back

Five stanzas.

Front

What lesson can be learned from Icarus's story?

Back

The importance of moderation and understanding one's limits.

Front

What does Icarus's fall symbolize?

Back

The dangers of hubris and ignoring warnings.

Front

What is the significance of the sun in Icarus's Flight?

Back

The sun represents unattainable goals and the risks of ambition.