10 Questions
What does the voice of the rain claim to be in the text?
A source of eternal beauty
According to the rain's voice, where does it rise from?
The bottomless sea
What transformation does the rain undergo as it rises to heaven?
It takes on a vague form
What purpose does the rain claim to serve on Earth?
To cleanse and beautify the globe
How does the rain's voice describe the cycle of song?
Continuing with love after wandering
What metaphor does the rain use to describe its role on Earth?
The Poem of Earth
How does the rain claim to give back life to its own origin?
By laving the drouths, atomies, and dust-layers of the globe
In what way does the rain suggest it maintains continuity and connection with its birthplace?
By wandering after fulfilment and returning with love
What transformation does the rain undergo as it descends back to Earth?
It makes pure and beautifies its origin
How does the rain describe its eternal nature in the text?
It rises impalpable out of the land and the bottomless sea
This quiz focuses on interpreting a poetic conversation between the narrator and the rain, discussing the rain's role as the 'Poem of Earth' and its eternal cycle of giving life to the world. Test your understanding of symbolism and metaphor in poetry.
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