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Word Meanings

glittering shining brightly with sparkling or twinkling lights

gem a precious or valuable stone, often used in jewelry

even evening; the time of day just before night
fluttering moving quickly and lightly, like the flapping of wings

virtue moral excellence; adherence to principles of right and goodness

shrine a sacred place or altar devoted to worship or veneration
ransomed set free or redeemed by paying a price, often used in a religious
or metaphorical context

hovering remaining suspended in the air, usually by flapping wings

refulgent shining brightly; radiant

unnoticed not observed or perceived; going without being noticed or
acknowledged

unregretted not having any feelings of remorse or sorrow; not causing
regret
azure the bright blue color of the sky on a clear day

COMPREHENSION EXERCISES

A. Tick () the correct answer.

1. What does the speaker compare the star to in the first stanza?

(a) A precious gem
(b) A shining lamp

(c) Heaven’s pure air
2. According to the poem, what is the condition of the fair world the star may

boast of?
(a) It is lost and in need of redemption.

(b) It is filled with beings sharing hopes and joys.
(c) It is unnoticed and unregretted by the soul.

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