Question 1: Identify the poetic device used in the phrase 'to me did seem / Appareled in celestial light.'

Answer: Imagery

Question 2: What is the tone of the excerpt? Use two words to describe it.

Answer: Nostalgic, reflective

Question 3: Identify the literary device in the phrase 'The waves would leap and dance.'

Answer: Personification

Question 4: Select the correct option: Which poetic device is prominently used in the phrase 'the glory and the freshness of a dream'?

Answer:

Question 5: Explain how the poet’s tone shifts from the beginning to the end of the excerpt.

Answer: The tone shifts from nostalgic and joyful at the beginning, celebrating the beauty and wonder of nature, to more somber and reflective at the end, acknowledging the loss of innocence and the passage of time.

Question 6: Identify the volta (turning point) in the poem and explain its significance.

Answer: The volta occurs when the speaker reflects on the change from innocence to experience, signifying a shift in perspective from joy to contemplation of life's realities.

Question 7: Based on the excerpt, write a brief paragraph about how the speaker’s perception of nature changes over time.

Answer: Initially, the speaker perceives nature as a source of divine beauty and wonder, celebrating its magic. Over time, this perception shifts as the realities of life become apparent, leading to a more somber view of nature's changing seasons and the loss of innocence.

Question 8: Choose the correct option: Which literary device is exemplified in the phrase 'Seasons change, and so do I'?

Answer:

Question 9: In your own words, describe what the phrase 'the icy winter' symbolizes in the context of the excerpt.

Answer: It symbolizes a period of hardship, emotional coldness, or difficult times in life.