Poetry Interpretation Exercise

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What color are the wings of the bird described in the text?

Colorful with blue streaks

Green below and above

White at the back

Brown with black spots (correct)

How is the beak of the bird depicted in the text?

Shiny like glass (correct)

Transparent and fragile

Dull and unnoticeable

Rough and jagged

What is notable about the nature of the bird's eye according to the text?

It is dull and lifeless

It is invisible to the naked eye

It changes color frequently

It is similar in hue to a stone (correct)

How are the legs of the bird described in the text?

Decorated with jewelry Signup and view all the answers

What comparison is made between the bird and a peacock in the text?

The bird resembles a peacock closely Signup and view all the answers

What do people do upon seeing the bird described in the text?

Gather to watch it from near and far Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the tree described in the text?

It provides a safe and sheltered dwelling place for a bird Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the wind falls calm?

The holy gem of the heavens shines brightly Signup and view all the answers

What does the bird do when the summer season arrives?

It surrounds itself with a body and feathers in leafy shade Signup and view all the answers

How does the narrator describe the tree's role in relation to mankind?

The tree's fruits are described as blessings for humankind Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of gathering Tar and neat, awesome and wooded fruits at the tree's abode?

To prepare for a great journey ahead Signup and view all the answers

How does the narrator describe the surroundings of the bird's house when the gem of the skies shines in summer?

The scent of herbs fills the air with fragrance Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary color of the Phoenix's head?

Green Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the Phoenix's body after it is destroyed by fire?

It is collected and renewed Signup and view all the answers

What is the Phoenix's 'homeland' referred to as?

The un-bright abode Signup and view all the answers

What does the Phoenix do with its bones after they are collected?

Buries them Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the Phoenix's spirit after its body is destroyed by fire?

It is renewed Signup and view all the answers

What is the Phoenix's body described as being adorned with after it is renewed?

Herbs Signup and view all the answers

What event is described as 'The Mighty Orbit of Mankind'?

The transformation into the same form Signup and view all the answers

What does 'the gyre' symbolize?

Death Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of 'the chosen thanes of Christ'?

They held bright glory Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of 'the highest profit'?

To guide the chosen thanes Signup and view all the answers

What is the context of the phrase 'The Mighty Orbit of Mankind'?

It is a blessing from the King Almights Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of 'the gyre'?

The individual is transformed Signup and view all the answers