Extract From, The Prelude Flashcards
1
Q
“Troubled pleasure, nor without the voice”
A
Oxymoron emphasis the extend of the silence troubled pleasure shows how he is feeling uneasy, foreshadowing?
2
Q
“I dipped my oars into the silent lake”
A
The verb dipped shows that he wants to be quite / doesn’t want to be seen / disturb the peace. “Silent lake” is personification to if he chooses it to be quite
3
Q
“Strode after me. With trembling oars I turned”
A
Personification “strode” shows nature is in control and terrifying him.
Trembling shoes he is still scared
