We worked on these questions -- they are due on Sept. 10th
1 Identify two examples of alliteration.
2. Identify one metaphor used in the poem and explain what the comparison is meant to show.
3. Without looking in a dictionary, what is the best definition of disdain (in line 12)?
4. What is the setting of the poem?
5. What is the best explanation of lines 17 and 18?
6. Describe the narrator and his feelings.
7. What emotion is most prevalent in this poem?
8. What form of poetry is this?
9.
There are several images the poet uses in this poem. Identify at least
three images and explain what these images are meant to convey.
10. What is the basic message or theme of this poem?
