The Prelude

Question 1

“Troubled ………”

Answer 1

Pleasure. Oxymoron — Shows conflicting emotions, blending awe of nature with fear.

Question 2

“There hung a ………….., ……. … ……….. …. …….. ……….”

Answer 2

Darkness, call it solitude. Personification & Ambiguity — Darkness symbolizes isolation and threat; the hesitation (“call it”) adds uncertainty. Makes reader feel insignificant

Question 3

“No familiar shapes ………………, …. ………. …….. …. ……..”

Answer 3

Remained nompleasent images of trees. Negative imagery — Reflects a loss of innocence and security.

Question 4

Upreared …… ……..

Answer 4

Personification shows it’s monstrous. Shows nature can show dominance unexpectedly