The Song of Wandering Aengus

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What is the definition of consonance?

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Consonance is the repetition of consonant sounds in close proximity, often used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, mood, or emphasis.

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What is repetition in poetry?

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The intentional reuse of words or phrases for emphasis.

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What is alliteration in poetry?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words or syllables.

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What is assonance?

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Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words, used to reinforce the meanings of words or to set the mood.

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What is a rhyme scheme?

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A rhyme scheme is the ordered pattern of rhymes at the ends of lines of a poem or verse.

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The Song of Wandering Aengus by

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W.B. Yeats

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1. About the Poet- W.B. YEATS

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• William Butler Yeats (1865–1939) was an Irish poet and playwright.

• He was a key figure in Irish literature and won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1923.

• Many of his poems include themes of mythology, love, and the passage of time.

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Who is the speaker in the Wandering Aengus?

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The speaker, Aengus, recalls going into the woods to catch a fish with a handmade rod and berry as bait.

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What happens when Anegus catches a trout?

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When he catches a trout, it transforms into a glowing girl who calls his name and then disappears.

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The poem (Wandering Anegus) is inspired by?

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Nature and Mythology – The poem is inspired by Irish folklore and includes elements of nature.