Excerpt From The Prelude

Question 1

Context

Answer 1

Wordsworth grew up in Lake District

He spent much time outside in order to escape his difficult childhood

Question 2

Form/structure

Answer 2

Sense of breathlessness due to single stanza

Blank verse reinforces the authenticity of

Enjambent creates momentum

Question 3

I.T.F.S

Answer 3

IN THE FROSTY SEASON

Winter imagery

Wordsworths best moments were skiing as a child

Evokes happiness

Question 4

T.B

Answer 4

TWILIGHT BLAZ’D

Juxtaposition

Suggests reminiscence for the past

Beauty of childhood innocence

Question 5

A.T.O.R

Answer 5

A TIME OF RAPTURE

Noun implies ecstasy and joy felt during winter months

Melancholic responses from adults

Intense enjoyment

Question 6

H.H

Answer 6

HUNTED HARE

Emphasises the children’s game

Deeply rooted in nature

The connection between nature youth

Question 7

A.S.O.M

Answer 7

ALIEN SOUND OF MELANCHOLY

Use of noun represents the disconnection

Highlights absence of happiness

Mannerisms once considered alive are now unnatural

Question 8

T.O.S.O.E.D.A

Answer 8

THE ORANGE SKY OF EVENING DIED AWAY

Use of metaphor symbolises childhood innocence and naivety that slowly diminishes with age and maturity into childhood

Vivid image

Warm glow