TED-Ed: The Second Coming by William Butler Yeats

TED-Ed: The Second Coming by William Butler Yeats

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English

11th - 12th Grade

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The transcript describes a world in chaos, where control is lost and anarchy prevails. It anticipates a significant revelation, the 'second coming,' and presents a vision of a beast emerging from the desert, symbolizing a new era. The narrative reflects on the darkness and the unsettling emergence of this 'rough beast' towards Bethlehem.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the falcon symbolize in the context of the poem?

A bird of prey

Loss of control and order

A messenger of peace

A symbol of hope

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is suggested by the phrase 'the second coming' in the poem?

A new beginning

An impending revelation or change

A peaceful era

The end of the world

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the 'vast image out of Spiritus Mundi'?

It represents a peaceful vision

It symbolizes a troubling and mysterious revelation

It is a depiction of a historical event

It signifies a dream of prosperity

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the 'rough beast' symbolize in the poem?

A guardian of the desert

A mythical creature

An impending and unsettling transformation

A new era of peace

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the location 'Bethlehem' in the poem?

It is a symbol of birth and new beginnings

It represents a place of destruction

It is a metaphor for chaos

It signifies a historical battle