THE PRELUDE

• Who is the author of "The Prelude"?

  William Wordsworth
• What years did William Wordsworth live?

  1770-1850
• What is the primary focus of "The Prelude"?

  Wordsworth's experiences from childhood to adulthood
• During which historical period was "The Prelude" written?

  At the beginning of the Industrial Revolution
• What role does nature play in Wordsworth's life according to his beliefs?

  Nature could act as a parent or teacher
• What is the main theme of the excerpt from "The Prelude"?

  • Reflection on a winter scene during childhood
  • Joyous moments of playing with others
  • Nostalgia for childhood at the end
• What narrative perspective is used in "The Prelude"?

  First person
• What does the use of double punctuation signify in the poem?

  It forces the speaker to reflect
• What does the word 'Proud' signify at the start of the poem?


  It prioritizes the speaker's feelings
• What does the simile 'like an untir'd horse' convey about the speaker's feelings?

  It suggests a sense of freedom and energy
• What types of imagery are present in "The Prelude"?

  • Homely images: 'cottage windows' representing childhood home
  • Positive images: 'woodland pleasures' linking to beliefs
• What does the quote 'It was a time of rapture' signify in the poem?

  It reflects the transformative power of nature
• What does the phrase 'leafless trees' symbolize in the poem?

  It symbolizes the end of childhood and lifelessness
• How do 'distant hills' contrast with the themes of childhood and adulthood?

  They represent the differences between childhood and adulthood
• What does the phrase 'sparkling clear' suggest about the speaker's feelings?

  It indicates that there is still joy to be had
• What does the line 'orange sky of evening died away' imply about the passage of time?

  It implies that only darkness remains, symbolizing loss