The Prelude

• Who is the author of the excerpt from The Prelude?

  William Wordsworth
• What does Wordsworth's poetry often reflect?

  His relationship with nature
• How does Wordsworth's relationship with nature influence his poetry?

  Nature acts as a parent or teacher
• What does the phrase "spots of time" refer to in Wordsworth's philosophy?

  Special moments that transcend reality
• What did Wordsworth learn to do near his boarding school?

  Ice skate
• What is a defining characteristic of Romantic poetry?

  Focus on individual experiences
• How does the title "The Prelude" relate to the theme of time?

  It suggests ideas of youthfulness and innocence
• What does the phrase "I heeded not the summons" suggest about the persona's relationship with authority?

  The persona is rebellious and independent
• How does Wordsworth create a positive tone in the poem?

  By using words that evoke joy and freedom
• What does the comparison to an "untied horse" signify in the poem?

  The persona feels confident and free
• What is the significance of the phrase "the village clock told 6:00"?

  It marks a specific moment in time
• How does the poem reflect Wordsworth's childhood experiences?

  It highlights joy found in nature
• What does the imagery of "icy crack tinkled like iron" convey?

  It emphasizes the harshness of winter
• What does the phrase "the distant hills into the tumult sent an alien sound of melancholy" suggest?

  Nature's sounds contrast with the joy of skating
• What is the structure of the section of The Prelude studied in this video?

  One stanza long
• How does the use of caesura affect the poem's rhythm?

  It halts the flow, creating excitement
• What does the phrase "the domestic are shown to be incompatible" imply?

  Nature and home life are opposites
• What does the phrase "the stars eastward were sparkling clear" suggest about the setting?

  The setting is beautiful and serene
• What does the phrase "the pack loud bellowing" contribute to the poem?

  It adds to the lively atmosphere
• What is the significance of the phrase "the leafless trees" in the poem?

  It symbolizes the coldness of winter
• What does the phrase "the orange sky of evening died away" suggest about the time of day?

  It indicates the transition to night
• What does the phrase "the hunted hare" evoke in the poem?

  Imagery of a chase and excitement
• What does the phrase "the cottage windows through the twilight blazed" suggest?

  Warmth and light in contrast to cold
• What does the phrase "the precipices rang aloud" imply about the environment?

  It suggests a vibrant and lively setting
• What does the phrase "the din" refer to in the context of the poem?

  The noise of the ice-skating activity
• What does the phrase "the cold we flew" suggest about the experience of ice-skating?

  It conveys a sense of freedom and joy
• How does the phrase "the hunted hare" contribute to the theme of nature in the poem?

  It reflects the wildness and excitement of nature
• What does the phrase "the pack loud bellowing" suggest about the children's game?

  It indicates a lively and energetic atmosphere
• What does the phrase "the leafless trees" symbolize in the context of the poem?

  Winter's harshness and the passage of time
• What does the phrase "the frosty season when the Sun was set" imply about the setting?

  It suggests a cold and wintry environment
• What does the phrase "the cottage windows through the twilight blazed" suggest about the cottages?

  They are warm and inviting
• How does the phrase "the stars eastward were sparkling clear" contribute to the imagery?

  It enhances the beauty of the night sky
• What does the phrase "the orange sky of evening died away" suggest about the transition of time?

  It indicates the end of the day
• What does the phrase "the resounding horn" evoke in the context of the poem?

  Imagery of a lively hunt or game
• What does the phrase "the pack loud bellowing" indicate about the children's activity?

  It shows excitement and energy
• How does the phrase "the hunted hare" contribute to the theme of nature in the poem?

  It reflects the wildness and excitement of nature
• What does the phrase "the precipices rang aloud" imply about the environment?

  It suggests a vibrant and lively setting
• What literary movement is associated with the poem?

  Romanticism
• What does the use of sibilance in the poem reflect?

  The sound of ice-skating
• What does the metaphor of children behaving like dogs suggest?

  They are playful and wild