The Prelude

Question 1

‘In the frosty season when the sun/was set’

Answer 1

first line- introduces reflective atmosphere of youthful awe and sets up joyful dynamic imagery

Question 2

‘proud & exulting’ ‘like an untir’d horse’

Answer 2

youthful vitality

Question 3

‘the village clock toll’d six’

Answer 3

shift- signalling the approach of stillness

Question 4

‘an alien sound of melancholy not unnoticed ‘

Answer 4

contemplative tone as speaker mature

Question 5

The orange sky of evening died away”

Answer 5

last line, peaceful image symbolising the fading of childhood moments.The speaker now reflects on that memory with philosophical insight