Icarus's Flight

Which phrase from the poem best expresses what Icarus gained from his flight?

"point of wisdom"

What is most unusual about the structure of the poem?

Sentences extend from one stanza into the next

What does the poet mean by "The exact point where freedom stopped"

The point at which Icarus could no longer fly

In the first line, the poet asks "What else could the boy have done?" What answer is the poet boy expecting

There is nothing else he could have done

What does the poet suggest by the lines "to flutter ignorantly from petal to petal within some garden

a dull, boring life

Which word best describes the poets attitude toward Icarus?

admiring

What does the poet mean by "his anticipated plummeting"

he knew he was going to fall

What language device or structure does the poet use to communicate his message

question and answer

What is the best statement of the poet's theme or message

test your limit to learn what's possible

What is the "cushion" referred to in line 20?

the knowledge Icarus gained from his flight