Lake Isle Of Innisfree Flashcards
What is another word for ‘perfect place’
Idyllic, tranquil utopia
How would you describe the line when we realise he is in London
This penultimate line juts us back into our drab orbin existence
Another word for opposite
Complete contrast
Name what type of language is used in the poem
Repetition
Alliteration
Use of I
Use of imagery
He uses:
Vivid imagery
Hearing
Example of repetition
I will arise and go now - he says this twice. He re-afferms his determination.
Alliteration
“Hive for the honey bee” + “bee loud glade” - creates rhythem and an atmosphere
Use of I
Reminds us that it is a personal poem
Vivid imagery
“A small cabin built there, of clay and wattles made”
“There midnight snack all a glimmer, and noon a purple glow”
“While I stand in the roadway or on the pavements grey” - juts us back to reality (London)