As kingfishers catch fire, dragonflies draw flame (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What type of sonnet structure does Hopkins use in this poem?
What type of sonnet structure does Hopkins use in this poem?
Petrarchan sonnet
What is the octave in a Petrarchan sonnet?
What is the octave in a Petrarchan sonnet?
The first 8 lines
What is the volta in a sonnet?
What is the volta in a sonnet?
The turning point between sections
What rhyme scheme does the octave follow in this poem?
What rhyme scheme does the octave follow in this poem?
ABBAABBA
What is Hopkins' distinctive rhythmic technique called?
What is Hopkins' distinctive rhythmic technique called?
Sprung rhythm
Why did Hopkins prefer sprung rhythm?
Why did Hopkins prefer sprung rhythm?
It sounded like actual spoken language
What do kingfishers appear to do in the opening line?
What do kingfishers appear to do in the opening line?
Catch fire
What does 'Each mortal thing does one thing and the same' mean?
What does 'Each mortal thing does one thing and the same' mean?
Every being expresses its true nature
What does 'being indoors' refer to in the poem?
What does 'being indoors' refer to in the poem?
Essential identity or true self
Which phrase marks the volta at line 9?
Which phrase marks the volta at line 9?
I say more
How does Hopkins describe Christ's presence in creation?
How does Hopkins describe Christ's presence in creation?
Plays in ten thousand places
What term did Hopkins use for the unique inner essence of each thing?
What term did Hopkins use for the unique inner essence of each thing?
Inscape