Sonnet 29

Question 1

Sonnet 29: the simile describing her thoughts

Answer 1

wild vines about a tree

Question 2

Sonnet 29: when he is near she feels nourished, but she is also overshadowed by him

Answer 2

“breathe within thy shadow a new air”
“Renew thy presence; as a strong tree should”
“Put out broad leaves”

Question 3

Sonnet 29 - metaphor of development of her thoughts

Answer 3

My thoughts do twine and bud / about thee

Question 4

Sonnet 29: repetition showing admiration of lover

Answer 4

“thee”