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  1. The Second Coming Quiz. 1 Which historical event do most critics believe this poem specifically referred to? The Irish War of Independence. World War II. The Bolshevik Revolution. World War I. 2 What kind of shapes does the word "gyre" refer to? Parallel lines. Diamonds. Squares. Circles. 3 What language is the word "Spiritus Mundi" from? French.

  2. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Who was the Second Coming Written by?, When was the poem written?, What three events took place prior to the date of the poem being written (plus their dates)? and more.

  3. Questions about Yeats's poem "The Second Coming" Learn with flashcards, games, and more — for free.

    • About This Quiz & Worksheet
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    William Butler Yeats was an Irish poet, widely regarded as one of the greatest poets of the 20th century. This quiz/worksheet combo will help you test your understanding of one of Yeats' most famous poems, ''The Second Coming''. Some things you'll be assessed on include what the title references, what the ''gyre'' refers to, and the major themes of...

    In these assessments you'll be tested on the following topics: 1. Meaning of the poem's title 2. ''Gyre'' in the poem 3. Themes of the poem 4. Artistic movement Yeats represents with the poem 5. Historical event that inspired the poem

    Information recall- access the knowledge you've gained regarding Yeats' ''The Second Coming''
    Knowledge application- use your knowledge to answer questions about specific themes, terms and images in ''The Second Coming''
    Interpreting information- verify that you can read information on the historical event that influenced the poem's sentiment and interpret it correctly

    To learn more about this particular poem, review the accompanying lesson titled Yeats' The Second Coming: A Poem of Postwar Apocalypse. This lesson covers the following topics: 1. Historical background 2. Purpose of the ''widening gyre'' 3. Analysis of the first stanza 4. Intent of the second stanza 5. Overall meaning of the poem

  4. Take our free The Second Coming quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam.

  5. The Second Coming (Poetry Analysis) Multiple Choice: Read "The Second Coming" carefully. Then identify the letter of the choice that best answers the question.

  6. Sets with similar terms. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like "The blood dimmed tide is loosed" (Yeats 5)., "and everywhere/ The ceremony of innocence is drowned" (Yeats 5-6)., "Surely the Second Coming is at hand" (Yeats 10). and more.

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