Literary Devices
Was there a rhyme scheme within the poem?
NO
Who is speaking?
Ulysses
What were some of the punctuation used in the poem? (Name 3)
periods, semicolons, indents, commas, capitalization
What is the connection to Ulysses
What is the following literary device used in the poem?
“To follow knowledge like a sinking star”
Simile
Who or What is Being Addressed?
The reader, his mariners
What is the last part of HTRPN?
Connections
What aspect is focused on in regards of the connection
heroes journey
What is the following literary device used in the poem?
"Heroic Hearts"
Alliteration
What kind of poem is Ulysses?
Monologue, reflection
How many stanzas are there in the poem?
1
What do Ulysess and Luke Skywalker have in common?
The two characters desire to push beyond what they know and embrace the unknown.
The sea shows the way time continues to bring inevitable changes. What literary device is present?
Symbolism
What is the mood / tone of the poem?
Dissatisfaction, regretful, yearning for more, Mortality, Adventure, purpose
How many lines are there in the poem?
70
What lifestyle does Ulysses prefer?
adventure
What is the following literary device used in the poem?
“With a hungry heart”
Personification
What is the figurative meaning of the poem?
This poem is about growth and leaving something behind as you grow. It may be something you love, or possibly hate, but either way there will be things that you have to leave behind.
Name a key word in the poem
Star, death, Isle
What does Ulysses lifestyle revolve around
Revolves around adventure versus finding his comfort of familiarity