Milton's Depiction of the Muse
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What sets Milton's muse, Urania, apart from the classical muses?

  • Urania resides far 'above' instead of Olympus. (correct)
  • Urania focuses on human heroes and worldly predicaments.
  • Urania is not a heavenly being.
  • Urania is a human entity like the classical muses.

    • What is the primary purpose of the first twenty-six lines of Milton's poem?

  • To create the sensation that something grand is about to begin. (correct)
  • To emphasize the justification of God's ways to Man.
  • To describe the classical muses in detail.
  • To showcase the mundane aspects of human life.

    • How does Milton create a sense of weight in the opening lines?

  • By using light monosyllables at the end of each line.
  • By keeping the lines short and concise.
  • By utilizing long heavy monosyllables at the end of the lines. (correct)
  • Through references to earthly heroes and their stories.

    • What do the phrases 'O spirit who dost prefer' and 'What in me is dark' suggest in Milton's poem?

    <p>A direct suggestion of deep spiritual preparation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the allusion to 'Dove-like sat'st brooding' refer to in Milton's poem?

    <p>The creation of the world itself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Milton connect the macro-cosmic creation of the world to the micro-cosmic self of the poet in the text?

    <p>By referring to a greater Man who symbolizes the Saviour.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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