She Walks In Beauty

Cards (22)

  • Who wrote the poem "She Walks in Beauty"?
    Lord Byron
  • What was Lord Byron's real name?
    George Gordon
  • What was Byron known for besides poetry?
    His passionate love affairs
  • What cause did Byron support during his life?
    Greece's fight for independence
  • Who inspired the poem "She Walks in Beauty"?
    Lady Anne Wilmot
  • What aspect of Lady Anne's appearance struck Byron?
    Her balanced beauty
  • What are the central themes of "She Walks in Beauty"?
    • Beauty: Balance of physical and inner grace
    • Innocence: Purity and lack of guile
  • How many stanzas does "She Walks in Beauty" have?
    Three stanzas
  • What is the total number of lines in the poem?
    18 lines
  • What is the rhyme scheme of "She Walks in Beauty"?
    ABAB CDCD EFEF
  • What type of meter does the poem use?
    Iambic tetrameter
  • How does Byron's use of structure enhance the poem?
    • Three stanzas create a balanced flow
    • Regular rhyme scheme emphasizes beauty
    • Iambic tetrameter provides rhythmic smoothness
  • What does the theme of beauty refer to in the poem?
    A balance of physical loveliness and inner goodness
  • How is innocence portrayed in the poem?
    As purity and lack of guile
  • What does the imagery of "cloudless clime and starry skies" represent?
    Her beauty and inner purity
  • What literary devices are used in "She Walks in Beauty"?
    • Simile: "like the night"
    • Alliteration: "smiles that win"
    • No explicit metaphor in this stanza
  • What is the tone of "She Walks in Beauty"?
    Admiring and respectful
  • What mood does the poem evoke?
    Serene and contemplative
  • How does the tone and mood impact the poem's themes?
    • Tone highlights Lady Anne's qualities
    • Mood emphasizes balance and harmony
  • How does "She Walks in Beauty" compare to other poems in the GCSE anthology?
    • Themes: Beauty vs. love or power
    • Structure: Regular vs. irregular rhyme
    • Literary Devices: Simile vs. metaphor
  • What is a key difference between "She Walks in Beauty" and "My Last Duchess"?
    One praises beauty, the other reveals possessiveness
  • How does understanding Byron's life enhance appreciation of the poem?
    It reveals themes of beauty and innocence