Sea-Fever Poem Metaphor Quiz

<p>An irresistible invitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A longing for companionship and camaraderie</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Metaphor = Comparing the wind's song to the sound of a flute Simile = Describing the wind's effect on the sea as a whetted knife Imagery = Depicting a grey mist on the sea's face and a grey dawn breaking Personification = Referring to the call of the running tide as wild and clear</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tall ship = Desired by the speaker to navigate the sea White sail = Shaking in the wind, as mentioned in the poem Running tide = Described as having a wild and clear call Seagulls = Crying and flying amidst the windy day with white clouds</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover = Desire for a lively story from a companion at sea Quiet sleep and a sweet dream = Wish after the long trick's over Windy day with white clouds flying = All the speaker asks for along with flung spray and blown spume Vagrant gypsy life = Yearning for a wandering and adventurous existence</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Flung spray and blown spume = Conditions desired by the speaker for sailing Grey mist on the sea's face and a grey dawn breaking = Depicted through imagery in the poem Lonely sea and a star to steer her by = Mentioned as what the speaker asks for Wind's song and wheel's kick = Part of the sensory experiences of sailing mentioned in the poem</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Longing for the sea = Described as a wild call that may not be denied Indifference to weather conditions = Not evident in the speaker's sentiments towards sailing Desire for quiet sleep and sweet dream = Wish expressed after completing a long journey at sea Yearning for a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover = Indicative of a desire for companionship and lively storytelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The speaker is longing for the sea and requests a tall ship and a star to steer her by.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The running tide has a wild and clear call that may not be denied, and the speaker feels compelled to answer it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The sea conditions are described as having a grey mist, a grey dawn breaking, windy with white clouds flying, and the speaker desires the wind's song, the flung spray, the blown spume, and the seagulls crying.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The speaker longs for a vagrant gypsy life and asks for a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The speaker desires quiet sleep and a sweet dream after the long trick is over.</p> Signup and view all the answers