I wondered lonely as a cloud

• What natural element is the speaker compared to in the poem's opening line?

  A cloud
• What does the speaker see that brings joy in the poem?

  A crowd of golden daffodils
• Where are the daffodils located in the poem?

  Beside the lake, beneath the trees
• How are the daffodils described in their movement?

  Fluttering and dancing in the breeze
• What simile is used to describe the daffodils in the poem?

  Continuous as the stars that shine
• How does the speaker feel when observing the daffodils?

  Gay and joyful
• How many daffodils does the speaker claim to see at a glance?

  Ten thousand
• What do the waves do in relation to the daffodils?

  The waves danced beside them
• How does the speaker compare the joy of the daffodils to the waves?

  The daffodils out-did the sparkling waves in glee
• What does the speaker reflect on while lying on the couch?

  The wealth the show of daffodils had brought
• What does the speaker's heart do when they think of the daffodils?

  It fills with pleasure
• What is described as the "bliss of solitude" in the poem?

  The inward eye that flashes upon the memory of the daffodils
• What are the main themes presented in the poem?

  • The beauty of nature
  • The joy of solitude
  • The power of memory
  • The contrast between nature and human emotion
• How does the imagery in the poem contribute to its overall mood?

  • Vivid descriptions of daffodils create a joyful atmosphere
  • The comparison to stars emphasizes beauty and continuity
  • The movement of daffodils enhances feelings of happiness and liveliness