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figurative language
vocabulary
meaning
100
what type of figurative language is "feel like a child?"
Simile
100
what is "brickwork?"
the bricks inside in a house, wall or other structure
100
what is theme of the poem?
spring is a joyful season
200
what type of figurative language is the phrase "bathes the serene?"
personification
200
what does "reconciling" mean?
to restore friendly relations
200
what is the meaning of the title "coming?"
the meaning is that spring is coming and it's bringing joy along with it
300
what type of figurative language is the phrase "foreheads of houses"
personification
300
what does "laurel" mean?
shrubs or plants with dark green glossy leaves
300
what was the attitude of the poet and how did it affect the poem?
the author conveys a joyful and calming attitude which is why the poem flows so smoothly
400
what type of figurative language is the phrase "fresh peeled voice?"
metaphor
400
what is the opposite of "serene" as used in the poem?
agitated or turbulent
400
what is the shift of the poem?
mysterious to joyful
500
what was the importance of figurative language in the poem and what was its effect?
the fig. language really helped make the comparison between a little kid being stress free and living in happiness to spring
500
what is the meaning of the word "thrush" as used in the poem?
a small or medium sized songbird.
500
what is the overall meaning of this poem and why would the author write it?
the overall meaning is that spring is the happiest season and it could turn somebodys year around because of how joyful it is.