Poetry Analysis Quiz

Which of the following best describes the tone of the poem "The Lake Isle..."?

• Hopeful and dreamy

• Angry and bitter

• Humorous and playful

• Fearful and anxious

What kind of life does the speaker desire at Innisfree?

• A luxurious and extravagant life

• A peaceful, self-sufficient life in nature

• A fast-paced, exciting urban life

• A lonely, disconnected existence

What poetic device is used in the phrase, "I hear lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore"?

• Simile

• Onomatopoeia

• Alliteration

• Metaphor

Why does the speaker want to leave for Innisfree?

• To escape the noise and stress of city life

• To seek revenge

• To find lost treasure

• To become famous

Which natural elements are mentioned in the poem "The Lake Isle..."?

• Wind, ocean, and rain

• Bees, lake water, and night sky

• Mountains, desert, and sunlight

• Fire, thunder, and storm clouds

What does the phrase "I will arise and go now" suggest?

• The speaker has already left for Innisfree

• The speaker is hesitant about leaving

• The speaker's desire for Innisfree is urgent and determined

• The speaker feels trapped in Innisfree

The poem " The Lake Isle..."primarily appeals to which sense?

• Taste

• Sight

• Smell

• Touch

What is the significance of the poem's last line: "I hear it in the deep heart's core"?

• The speaker imagines Innisfree but knows he may never reach it

• The speaker is tired of thinking about Innisfree

• The speaker is actually living at Innisfree

• The speaker regrets ever dreaming of Innisfree

How does Yeats use nature to contrast with urban life?

What is the overall theme of the poem The Lake Isle, and how does the speaker's longing reflect a deeper human desire?