Personification-The author is applying a human trait, talking, to a non human object, a garden.
What form of figurative language is the following line from the poem, "In the deep bare garden, Its fresh-peeled voice?"
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To restore friendly relations, or to live in harmony and peace.
What does the word reconlining mean in the context of this poem?
100
Means how "Spring" has made the author happy again and laugh, given that he describes his childhood as a boredom. He also expresses how he has mended relationships and they now are peaceful all due to this season.
What is the overall meaning of the poem?
100
"Light, chill, and yellow"
What is the rule of 3 that is used in the poem?
100
"Don't be afraid to express your love for something" and "never give up hope."
What is the theme of this poem.
200
Imagery
What is the over all figurative language expressed in the poem?
200
The rooftops of the houses of the point where the roof top begins to slant downwards.
What is the term "foreheads" mean in reference to the poem?
200
By using figurative language such as imagery the author expresses how beautiful and magical Spring is because it allows the audience to create a clear mental picture, and personification as well as metaphors emphasize the point the author is trying to make.
How does the author express the meaning of the poem?
200
Slow, lethargic, soothing
What is the rhythm of the poem, given that there is no rhyme?
200
Hopeful, cheerful, calm, peaceful
What is overall tone(s) of the poem?
300
A metaphor
What form of figurative language does the author use to compare his childhood to a forgotten boredom?
300
A small/medium size song-bird typically having a brown back with spots and a loud song.
What is the meaning of thrush when it is mentioned in the poem "a thrush sings?"
300
Means to be filled will or have and abundance of peace, calmness, and tranquility.
What is the meaning of the phrase "Bathes in the serene" as it is used in this poem?
300
Euphony
What is the sound device that is the repetition of soft, soothing sounds; pleasing or harmonious?
300
The author changes topic from describing the components of Spring such as the sounds and light to discussing it's effects on himself currently and his childhood.
What is the major shift that occurs in this poem?
400
"Laurel-surrounded. In the deep bare garden."
What is a specific example of imagery as expressed in the poem?
400
Encircled by numerous different shrubs and plants particularly green.
What is the definition of the phrase "Laurel-surrounded" as it is used in the poem?
400
Means as a child the author's parents have always fought therefore, ignoring him, however now they have mended their relationship and live in peace.
What is the meaning of lines 15 and 16 ("Who comes on a scene, Of adult reconciling") in this poem?
400
To create the very particular tone, calm and peaceful and to also portray to the audience the essence of the season.
Why did the author choose to use specific sound devices?
400
Means the arrival of the author's favorite season, and the effects that result from the season on the author's life past, and present.
What is the meaning of the title as it is expressed in this poem?
500
"It will be spring soon, It will be spring soon."
What is the example of repetition included in the poem?
500
This conveys to the audience that throughout his lifetime both as a child and adult, the author rarely laughs, or is cheerful.
Why does the author choose to describe his laughter as "unusual?"
500
Larkin wanted his audience to experience something as he has described in this poem. This would be something or someone that just makes them truly happy in the present, past, and future no matter how terrible the circumstances.
What is the author's intent for the audience in this poem?
500
The repetition of identical or related vowel sounds to create a specific sound, such as the calm and soothing sound.
What is the definition of the sound device assonance as it is used in this poem?
500
The coming of spring allows the author/speaker feel like a child again be happy, and mend relationships.