Sea-Fever Poem Metaphor Quiz

What does the speaker ask for to steer the ship metaphorically?

A lighthouse
A compass
A guiding star (correct)
A map

What does the speaker compare the wind's song to?

The strumming of a guitar
The rhythm of a drum
The melody of a flute (correct)
The harmony of a choir

What does the speaker compare the grey mist on the sea's face to?

A thick fog (correct)
A gentle breeze
A soft blanket
A heavy rain

What is the 'call of the running tide' described as?

An irresistible invitation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the speaker's desire for a 'merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover' indicative of?

A longing for companionship and camaraderie (C) Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The speaker wants a small boat to sail on the sea again?

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The speaker is indifferent to the weather conditions when sailing?

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The speaker compares the wind's song to the sound of a flute?

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The speaker desires a quiet sleep and a sweet dream after a long journey?

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The speaker's longing for the sea is described as wild and clear?

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following poetic elements with their descriptions:

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 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following nautical terms with their descriptions:

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 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following desires with their corresponding requests:

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 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following sea conditions with their descriptions:

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 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following emotional states with their manifestations in the poem:

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the speaker longing for and what does he request to steer the ship metaphorically?

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

What kind of call does the running tide have and how does the speaker feel about it?

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

Describe the sea conditions and the speaker's desires in the poem.

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. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of life does the speaker long for and what does he ask for from a fellow-rover?

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

What does the speaker desire after the long trick is over?

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

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What does the speaker ask for to steer the ship metaphorically?

What does the speaker compare the wind's song to?

What does the speaker compare the grey mist on the sea's face to?

What is the 'call of the running tide' described as?

What is the speaker's desire for a 'merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover' indicative of?

True or false: The speaker wants a small boat to sail on the sea again?

True or false: The speaker is indifferent to the weather conditions when sailing?

True or false: The speaker compares the wind's song to the sound of a flute?

True or false: The speaker desires a quiet sleep and a sweet dream after a long journey?

True or false: The speaker's longing for the sea is described as wild and clear?

Match the following poetic elements with their descriptions:

Match the following nautical terms with their descriptions:

Match the following desires with their corresponding requests:

Match the following sea conditions with their descriptions:

Match the following emotional states with their manifestations in the poem:

What is the speaker longing for and what does he request to steer the ship metaphorically?

What kind of call does the running tide have and how does the speaker feel about it?

Describe the sea conditions and the speaker's desires in the poem.

What kind of life does the speaker long for and what does he ask for from a fellow-rover?

What does the speaker desire after the long trick is over?

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