Understanding the poem 'Extract from the Prelude'

English

In 'Edexcel Conflict Poetry', pupils compared the language, form and structure of a variety of poems connected by the themes of power and conflict. In 'Edexcel Conflict Poetry continued', pupils work on making more nuanced comparisons between poems.

In 'A World at War: Poetry', pupils explore how poets present the atrocities of World War One through their poetry. In 'Edexcel Conflict Poetry', pupils analyse how a variety of different wars have been presented through poetry.

Poetry anthology: first study

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'Extract from the Prelude' is  __________ poem

Which word from 'Extract from the Prelude' suggests Wordsworth has done something prohibited and has begun to cross boundaries?

he remarks that he was proud of his rowing skill

he remarks that he was going to row for hours 

How does Wordsworth show his arrogance at the beginning of the poem 'Extract from the Prelude'?

Initially, Wordsworth views nature as __________, whereas by the end of 'Extract from the Prelude' he is __________ by nature.

he has a near death experiences so realises the power of nature

he realises God's power as he is reunited with his mother on the lake

he sees a huge mountain peak and is reminded of nature's supremacy

Why does Wordsworth experience the sublime as detailed in 'Extract from the Prelude'?

''through the silent water stole my way Back to the covert of the willow tree''

''And through the meadows homeward went, in grave And serious mood''

''...mighty forms, that do not live Like living men, moved...through my mind''

Which quote from the poem 'Extract from the Prelude' best illustrates Wordsworth's experience of the sublime?

When approximately was the Romantic movement?

Which of the below is not a Romantic belief/value?

a clear and concise description of something

boasting about their ability to do something

when one line joins onto another with no pause

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