Yeats - Lake Isle Of Innisfree

Question 1

Give a quotation from verse one which shows that Yeats longs to return to a more primitive life on the island

Answer 1

I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree,

Question 2

Give a quotation from verse two that highlights Yeats’ use of colour to convey the beauty of Innisfree

Answer 2

There midnight’s all a glimmer and noon a purple glow.

Question 3

Yeats’ longing to return to Innisfree is an on-going desire that resides within him. Quote to support from verse three.

Answer 3

I will arise and go now, for always night and day

Question 4

Yeats uses a number of poetic techniques in this poem. Give an example of one by quoting the line and name the poetic technique that it highlights

Answer 4

Technique:
Paradox

Line:
And live alone in the bee-loud glade.