Analysis

• Who is the author of the poem 'Excerpt from The Prelude'?

  William Wordsworth
• What is the main theme explored in 'Excerpt from The Prelude'?

  The connection between humans and nature
• When was 'The Prelude' published?

  1850
• What tone does Wordsworth convey in the excerpt?

  A nostalgic tone
• How does the poem depict the themes of innocence and the power of nature?

  Through the joyful experiences of childhood and the awe of natural beauty
• What literary devices are used in the poem?

  • Personification
  • Metaphor
  • Alliteration
  • Sensory language
  • Hyperbole
• What is the form of 'Excerpt from The Prelude'?

  • Blank verse
  • Iambic pentameter
  • Part of an epic poem
• What structural elements are present in the poem?

  • Enjambment
  • Caesura
• How does the poem begin in terms of setting?

  With a lyrical description of a frosty evening
• What does the speaker compare himself to in lines six to nine?

  An untired horse
• What does the hyperbolic language in the poem convey?

  The speaker's joy
• What activity are the speaker and his companions engaged in?

  Ice skating
• How does Wordsworth use sibilance in the poem?

  To heighten the senses while skating
• What happens to the voices as they skate through the darkness and cold?

  They begin to blend with nature
• How does the poem conclude?

  With a description of the night sky and stars
• What are the key themes in 'Excerpt from The Prelude'?

  • Nature's beauty and power
  • Innocence and youth
  • Freedom and independence
• What does the phrase "the orange sky of evening died away" suggest?

  The end of the day
• How does Wordsworth's use of simple adjectives affect the poem?

  It echoes the persona's childlike voice
• What shift in tone occurs as the poem progresses?

  From excitement to a more reflective, melancholy tone
• What does enjambment create in the poem?

  Momentum and reflects continuous motion
• What form does Wordsworth use to reinforce the authenticity of the speaker's voice?

  Blank verse in iambic pentameter
• What are the similarities and differences between 'Excerpt from The Prelude' and 'To Autumn' by John Keats?

  Similarities:

  • Both evoke beauty and majesty of nature
  • Use of lyrical descriptions

  
  

  Differences:

  • Keats' descriptions are exuberant, while Wordsworth's are more threatening
  • Wordsworth's poem is autobiographical, while Keats' focuses on nature itself
• What are the similarities and differences between 'Excerpt from The Prelude' and 'Death of a Naturalist' by Seamus Heaney?

  Similarities:

  • Both are autobiographical recollections of nature
  • Use of language and imagery to convey childlike delight

  
  

  Differences:

  • Wordsworth celebrates joy, while Heaney's tone shifts to horror
  • Wordsworth's language is simple, while Heaney's is more colloquial
• How does Wordsworth's background influence 'Excerpt from The Prelude'?

  His childhood in the Lake District and experiences in nature
• What literary movement is Wordsworth associated with?

  Romanticism
• How does Wordsworth view industrialization in relation to nature?

  He opposes it, favoring a connection with nature
• What does Wordsworth's use of first-person perspective indicate in the poem?

  It emphasizes personal recollections and experiences
• How does the poem reflect the Romantic poets' views on nature?

  By emphasizing nature's beauty and emotional impact
• How does the poem's structure contribute to its overall meaning?

  It reflects the progression of emotions and memories
• What does the phrase "the din" refer to in the poem?

  The noise of voices while skating
• What does the imagery of "icy crag" suggest about nature in the poem?

  It suggests a cold and potentially threatening aspect of nature
• How does the poem's ending contribute to its themes?

  It reinforces the beauty and transience of nature
• Who is the author of the poem 'Excerpt from The Prelude'?

  William Wordsworth
• What is the main theme explored in 'Excerpt from The Prelude'?

  The connection between humans and nature
• When was 'The Prelude' published?

  1850
• What tone does Wordsworth convey in the excerpt?

  Nostalgic and joyous
• How does the poem depict the relationship between innocence and nature?

  It highlights the joy and freedom of youth in connection with nature
• What literary devices are used in 'Excerpt from The Prelude'?

  • Personification
  • Metaphor
  • Alliteration
  • Sensory language
  • Hyperbole
• What is the form and structure of 'Excerpt from The Prelude'?

  • Blank verse
  • Iambic pentameter
  • Part of an epic poem
  • Enjambment
  • Caesura
• What does the speaker ignore in the poem?

  A summons to return home