Reading and responding to 'The Listeners' by Walter de la Mare
I can interpret the poem and answer questions about it.
Reading and responding to 'The Listeners' by Walter de la Mare
I can interpret the poem and answer questions about it.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Walter de la Mare uses a range of poetic devices to create atmosphere in "The Listeners"
- Readers can interpret the poem in many different ways.
- Reading between the lines to search for clues can help to infer meaning.
Keywords
Inference - Inference means to use clues from within the text to draw conclusions.
Interpretation - Interpretation refers to the process of understanding and assigning meaning to a poem, considering its language, imagery, and themes.
Imagery - Imagery involves the use of vivid and sensory language to create vivid mental pictures, enhancing the emotional impact of a poem.
Common misconception
Many readers might interpret the poem literally.
The listeners are non-human objects, described as phantoms by Walter de la Mare.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Lesson video
Loading...
Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
means to use clues from within the text to draw conclusions
refers to the process of understanding and assigning meaning
the use of vivid language to create clear mental pictures
“...stood perplexed and still”
“...cropping the dark turf”
“...dwelt in the lone house”