God's Grandeur Exercise

State the problem conveyed in the octave

What solution does the sestet offer?

Hopkins is known for his figurative and creative use of language. Quote three examples of alliteration. Explain the effect of the alliteration.

Do you think the simile in line 2 is effective? Explain your answer.

What is the effect of the words 'ooze of oil'? (Onomatopoeia)

Explain the comparison in line 3.

Comment on the effect of the word 'Crushed' being placed at the beginning of line 4.

What is the effect of the repetition in line 5?

Quote the line with internal rhyme.

What does the second line of the sestet refer to?