Sea-Fever Poem Metaphor Quiz
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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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Match the following poetic elements with their descriptions:

    <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

    Match the following nautical terms with their descriptions:

    <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

    Match the following desires with their corresponding requests:

    <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

    Match the following sea conditions with their descriptions:

    <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

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

    <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

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

    <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

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

    <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

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

    <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

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

    <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

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

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

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