IMAGERY
What poetic device creates mental pictures for the reader?
Imagery
What poetic device gives human qualities to non-human things?
Personification
What punctuation mark is used in an exclamation?
Exclamation mark (!)
What is connotation?
The emotional or suggested meaning of a word
Finish the quote:
“The city now doth like a ______ wear…”
garment
Which image in the poem helps readers picture the peaceful city?
“The beauty of the morning.”
Which line personifies the houses?
“The very houses seem asleep”
Which line shows strong emotion from the poet?
“Dear God!”
What feeling does the word “majesty” suggest?
Greatness / beauty / power
What does the “garment” symbolize?
Beauty covering the city
What does the “glittering” river help readers imagine?
A shining, sparkling river
Question:
Why does Wordsworth describe the houses as “asleep”?
To show the city is quiet and peaceful
What emotion does the exclamation express?
Awe / admiration / amazement
What connotation does “glittering” have?
Beauty / brightness / wonder
What is the tone of the poem?
Peaceful / admiring / reverent
What mood is created through the city imagery?
Calm / peaceful / serene
What human quality is given to the river?
Movement/energy (“glideth at his own sweet will”)
Why does the poet use an exclamation in the poem?
To emphasize strong feelings about the beauty of the city
Why is “calm” important in the poem?
It creates a peaceful mood
Which poetic device is used in:
“The river glideth at his own sweet will”?
Personification
Explain how imagery helps the reader appreciate London in the poem.
The imagery creates vivid pictures of a peaceful, beautiful city, helping readers admire it as the poet does.
How does personification contribute to the mood of the poem?
It makes the city feel calm, alive, and peaceful.
How does the exclamation affect the tone of the poem?
It creates a reverent and emotional tone.
Explain how connotations help shape the reader’s emotional response.
Positive connotations create admiration, peace, and wonder toward the city.
Why is London described differently from a normal busy city?
It is early morning, so the city appears calm, quiet, and beautiful.