The Circle (Scottish Highers English): Quizzes
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What does the circle symbolise by the end of the poem?
What does the circle symbolise by the end of the poem?
Cosmic order & perfection
How many quatrains does 'The Circle' contain?
How many quatrains does 'The Circle' contain?
Nine quatrains
Which word marks the pivotal shift at stanza five?
Which word marks the pivotal shift at stanza five?
'But'
Which poet's work does Paterson's blend of science & spirituality recall?
Which poet's work does Paterson's blend of science & spirituality recall?
John Donne
How is Jamie's shake described in the poem?
How is Jamie's shake described in the poem?
As old as he is
What is the troposphere?
What is the troposphere?
Lowest atmospheric layer where we breathe
What does the arrow metaphor represent?
What does the arrow metaphor represent?
Our actions in life
How was Krishna killed?
How was Krishna killed?
By a hunter's arrow through the foot
Where is 'the perfect ring' found at the poem's end?
Where is 'the perfect ring' found at the poem's end?
In the muddy water-jar
Which other Paterson poem also focuses on son Jamie & his difficult birth?
Which other Paterson poem also focuses on son Jamie & his difficult birth?
'The Thread'