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Which of the following best describes the central theme of the poem "The Wind?"
Which of the following best describes the central theme of the poem "The Wind?"
- The wind's impact on weather patterns.
- The unseen presence and actions of the wind. (correct)
- The wind's sound.
- The wind's destructive power.
In the poem, the line 'Like ladies' skirts across the grass' employs which literary device?
In the poem, the line 'Like ladies' skirts across the grass' employs which literary device?
- Alliteration.
- Simile. (correct)
- Personification.
- Metaphor.
What does the poet mean by the line 'But always you yourself you hid'?
What does the poet mean by the line 'But always you yourself you hid'?
- The wind is invisible and cannot be seen. (correct)
- The wind is hiding behind the clouds.
- The wind is shy and does not want to be noticed.
- The wind only comes out at night.
Which of the following lines from the poem best exemplifies personification?
Which of the following lines from the poem best exemplifies personification?
The poet uses the phrase 'a-blowing' to describe the wind. What effect does this poetic phrasing primarily achieve?
The poet uses the phrase 'a-blowing' to describe the wind. What effect does this poetic phrasing primarily achieve?
The poem presents the wind as a force that is both...
The poem presents the wind as a force that is both...
The speaker wonders if the wind is a 'beast of field and tree' or 'just a stronger child'. What does this comparison suggest about the speaker's perception of the wind?
The speaker wonders if the wind is a 'beast of field and tree' or 'just a stronger child'. What does this comparison suggest about the speaker's perception of the wind?
What is the rhyme scheme of the first stanza?
What is the rhyme scheme of the first stanza?
How does the repetition of 'O wind, a-blowing all day long, O wind, that sings so loud a song!' contribute to the poem's overall effect?
How does the repetition of 'O wind, a-blowing all day long, O wind, that sings so loud a song!' contribute to the poem's overall effect?
How does the poet use sensory imagery to describe the wind in the poem?
How does the poet use sensory imagery to describe the wind in the poem?
Flashcards
A-blowing
A-blowing
The poetic way of saying 'blowing'.
Beast of field and tree
Beast of field and tree
An animal living on land or in a tree.
On high
On high
In the sky
Theme of 'The Wind' poem
Theme of 'The Wind' poem
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Personification in the poem
Personification in the poem
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Mystery as a theme.
Mystery as a theme.
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Study Notes
The Wind
- The wind tosses kites high and blows birds in the sky
- The sound of the wind passing is compared to ladies' skirts across the grass
- The wind is described as "a-blowing all day long" and singing a loud song
- The speaker has observed the various actions of the wind, yet its form remains unseen
- The speaker felt the wind's push and heard its call, making its presence known
- The wind is strong, cold, and could be young or old
- The wind might resemble a "beast of field and tree" or simply be a stronger child
Vocabulary
- On high: in the sky
- A-blowing: poetic way of saying 'blowing'
- Beast of field and tree: animal living on land or in a tree
NCF Features
- Real-life Situations
- Subject Integration
- Analytical Thinking
Author
- Robert Louis Stevenson is the author of the poem
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