Into the Burning Sun

Into the Burning Sun Read the following lines from the poem: What could be better punishment than a maze of death? But it would hardly do for them to find the way out. (To the guards) Take them to the tower. What do these lines tell you about King Minos?

• Minos is a just king.

• Minos wants to protects his people.

• Daedalus deserved his punishment.

• He used Daedalus for his talents.

Into the Burning Sun
The stage directions in scene 6 help the reader understand

• the time and the setting of the scene

• Daedalus' regrets

• Daedalus' failure to complete the wings

• Daedalus' pride in his work

Into the Burning Sun: What is the main theme of the poem?

• A) The inevitability of fate

• B) The power of love

• C) The beauty of nature

• D) The importance of friendship

Into the Burning Sun: Which literary device is predominantly used in the poem?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Alliteration

• D) Personification

Into the Burning Sun: What does the 'burning sun' symbolize in the poem?

• A) Hope

• B) Destruction

• C) Enlightenment

• D) Freedom

Into the Burning Sun: How does the author convey the protagonist's emotions?

• A) Through dialogue

• B) Through vivid imagery

• C) Through character actions

• D) Through setting description

Into the Burning Sun: What is the tone of the poem?

• A) Optimistic

• B) Melancholic

• C) Joyful

• D) Indifferent

Into the Burning Sun: Which character trait best describes the protagonist?

• A) Courageous

• B) Naive

• C) Wise

• D) Cunning

Into the Burning Sun: What is the effect of the poem's structure on its meaning?

• A) It creates suspense

• B) It emphasizes chaos

• C) It highlights order

• D) It suggests tranquility

Into the Burning Sun: How does the setting influence the narrative?

• A) It provides a backdrop for conflict

• B) It offers a sense of peace

• C) It distracts from the main plot

• D) It enhances the romantic elements