The Lake Isle Of Innisfree

Question 1

What is the main theme of ‘The Lake Isle of Innisfree’?

Answer 1

Longing for peace and tranquility found in nature

Question 2

What does the speaker yearn to escape from in the poem?

Answer 2

The hustle and bustle of urban life

Question 3

List three elements of nature mentioned in the poem.

Answer 3

• A small cabin
• Nine bean-rows
• A hive for the honey-bee

Question 4

What does the phrase ‘I will arise and go now’ signify?

Answer 4

A strong desire to escape the constraints of city life

Question 5

How does the speaker feel about Innisfree?

Answer 5

It represents a refuge from the chaos of modern existence

Question 6

What idea does the poem convey about true peace?

Answer 6

True peace is to be found in nature

Question 7

Complete the phrase: ‘for peace comes _______ slow.’

Answer 7

dropping

Question 8

What auditory image enhances the sense of tranquility in the poem?

Answer 8

Lake water lapping

Question 9

What type of imagery does Yeats use to create a sensory experience?

Answer 9

Vivid imagery

Question 10

Provide an example of visual imagery from the poem.

Answer 10

Bee-loud glade

Question 11

What does the phrase ‘evening full of the linnet’s wings’ evoke?

Answer 11

A picturesque scene

Question 12

True or False: The poem suggests that the speaker finds contentment in urban life.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

What does the imagery of ‘nine bean-rows’ suggest about the speaker’s desires?

Answer 13

A desire for a simple, self-sufficient life in harmony with nature

Question 14

How many stanzas?

Answer 14

3

Question 15

What does the regular rhyme system do?

Answer 15

Contributes to its musical quality

Question 16

What does the repetition do?

Answer 16

The phrase “I will arise and go now” is repeated, emphasizing the speaker’s urgent desire to escape to Innisfree. It creates a rhythmic quality that reflects the poets determination and longing.

Question 17

What does Alliteration do?

Answer 17

In the line “bee-loud glade”, where the repetition of the ‘b’ sound creates a musical effect and draws attention to the beauty of the natural setting

Question 18

What does the personification do?

Answer 18

Yeats personifies peace in the line “for peace comes dropping slow,” suggesting that peace is something tangible that can be found and experienced, enhancing the longing for tranquility.

Question 19

What does the symbolism do?

Answer 19

Innisfree itself symbolizes a place of refuge and peace. The line “ There midnight’s all a glimmer, and noon a purple glow” represents the ideal of a simple life in harmony with nature, contrasting sharply with the chaos of urban life.

Question 20

What does the sound devices do?

Answer 20

The poem includes auditory imagery, particularly in lines like “ I hear lake water lapping with low sound by the shore” which not only describes the sounds of nature but also creates a calming, soothing effect that reflects the speaker’s desire for peace.

Question 21

The conclusion to the poem?

Answer 21

This poem captures the essence of longing for a simpler, more peaceful life in nature. Through rich imagery and emotional depth, Yeats conveys a universal desire for escape and connection to the natural world.