I)
List examples of the different literary terms / devices based on the given poem. Literary terms / devices: Theme, simile, metaphor, personification, symbolism, imagery. Theme A) Emotion of the universe – universe is not always static, it will change according to time. B) Beauty of nature – show the greatness of god’s creation. C) Happiness of life – up and down in our life.
Simile Stanza 1 line 1 a) I wandered lonely as a cloud – the writers describe about loneliness and static type of life Metaphor a) I wandered lonely as a cloud – the writer compared his loneliness with the cloud b) Out-did the sparkling waves in glee – the writers tells that he solve his problem with happiness Personification Stanza 3 line 1 and 2 a) The waves beside them danced; but they Out-did the sparkling waves in glee Stanza 1 line 1 and 2 b) I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o’er vales and hills Symbolism a) Daffodils symbolize as a happiness b) Cloud symbolize as bored
Imagery
ii)
a) Give your own personal response to the poem