Leisure Poem Quiz

Which 3 animals are mentioned in the poem?

• sheep

• cow

• squirrel

• bear

What is the meaning of the word 'boughs'?

Tick one.

• Stars in the sky

• Blades of grass

• Branches of a tree

• Streams of water

Several lines start with the repeated phrases 'no time'.

What is the purpose of repeating these words?

• To indicate a future opportunity for action.
• To express a philosophical viewpoint on time.
• To suggest a calm and relaxed atmosphere.
• To emphasize that there is a lack of time/people are too busy.

What do you think the author means by 'streams full of stars'?

Find a copy a phrase which could mean 'too occupied with worry'.

(a)  

Look at the line 'No time to turn at Beauty's glance'.

Why is a capital letter used for the word 'Beauty'?

• It refers to a specific place called Beauty.
• It is used to emphasize the word in the sentence.
• It indicates that Beauty is a common noun.
• The capital letter indicates that 'Beauty' is a personified concept. It is the name he gives nature.

Match these parts of hte poem with their correct movement or actions:

• stand and stare

• Beauty

• dance and smile

• sheeps and cows

• hide nuts in grass

• squirrels

In your own words, expalin what message the poet is trying to give the reader.

The title of the poem is 'Leisure'. How does the word 'leisure' link to the theme of the poem? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.