Poetry Terms
What is an ode?
A traditional poem that expresses appreciation for something.
What literary device is used in “like a net” in “Ode to enchanted light”?
Simile
What is the mood of “Sleeping in the Forest”?
Comforting
What is one way both poets use imagery?
To share a sense of wonder about the forest
How does the author of “Sleeping in the Forest” feel about nature?
Has a personal relationship, thinks of earth as a person
Which poem is an example of an ode?
“Ode to enchanted light”
What is imagery?
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses
Name a phrase from “Sleeping in the Forest” that supports the comforting mood.
“took me back so tenderly”
Give an example of figurative language from “Sleeping in the Forest.”
“floated / light as moths”
How does the author of “Ode to enchanted light” feel about nature?
Appreciates beauty, less personal
What is the main purpose of an ode?
To express appreciation
Give an example of imagery from “Ode to enchanted light.”
“sunlight streaming through the branches”
Which poem ends in a reflective mood?
“Sleeping in the Forest”
How does imagery help describe the forest in both poems?
It creates vivid pictures and a sense of wonder
What do the first two lines of each poem reveal about the poets’ feelings?
“Sleeping in the Forest” is personal; “Ode to enchanted light” is appreciative
Which poem describes a personal relationship with nature?
“Sleeping in the Forest”
Which poem uses varied sentence length to establish rhythm?
“Ode to enchanted light”
Does “Ode to enchanted light” use a rhyming pattern throughout?
No
Which poem uses imagery to describe the appearance of the forest?
Both
Which poem describes nature in an emotional way?
Both, but “Sleeping in the Forest” is more personal