Composed Upon Westminster Bridge, September 3, 1802 Quiz

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The city's beauty is compared to a garment, suggesting it is adorned in something beautiful.

The river is described as 'glideth,' implying a smooth, graceful, and continuous movement.

The morning air is described as smokeless, pure, and clean.

The sun's splendor is described as beautiful, radiant, and magnificent in its visual impact.

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The 'mighty heart' is lying still, indicating stillness, quiet, and a sense of calm.

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The poem describes the beauty of the natural world at dawn, with the city of London wearing the "beauty of the morning" like a garment.
The city's buildings, including ships, towers, domes, theatres, and temples, are visible and "bright and glittering" in the clean air.
The sun is shining beautifully, casting a calm and peaceful atmosphere.

The poet describes the scene as "touching in its majesty", indicating a sense of awe and wonder.
He emphasizes the calmness of the scene, saying it's the deepest calm he's ever felt.
The poet's emotional response is one of reverence, as he addresses God directly in the final lines.

The city is personified as wearing a garment, emphasizing its beauty and tranquility.
The river is described as gliding "at his own sweet will", suggesting a sense of freedom and independence.
The image of the houses seeming asleep suggests a sense of stillness and quietness.