two faces partially superimposed upon one another with one having eyes closed and the other having eyes open and divine light shining from its forehead

On His Blindness

by John Milton

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On His Blindness - Analysis Quiz

  1. Which poetic device is used in the phrase "dark world, and wide" in "On His Blindness"?

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  2. What biblical allusion is made in "On His Blindness"?

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  3. In "On His Blindness," what does Milton compare God to?

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  4. What does "They also serve who only stand and wait" mean in Milton's "On His Blindness"?

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  5. What was the original title of the poem "On His Blindness"?

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  6. Who gave the poem "On His Blindness" its title?

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  7. Which poetic device is used in the phrase "post o'er land and ocean without rest" in "On His Blindness"?

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  8. In what year was the title "On His Blindness" assigned to Milton's poem?

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