Symbolism and Themes in Wordsworth's Poetry

Symbolism and Themes in Wordsworth's Poetry

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English, Arts

6th - 10th Grade

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Emma Peterson

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The video explores William Wordsworth's poem 'To a Butterfly', highlighting his life, the poem's themes, and its reflection on childhood and nature. Wordsworth's connection with nature and his sister is emphasized, showing how the butterfly symbolizes innocence and change. The poem is recited, and its imagery and personal significance are discussed, encouraging optimism and appreciation for life's transformations.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was William Wordsworth born?

London

Dublin

Cocker Mouth, Cumberland

Edinburgh

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme of the poem 'To a Butterfly'?

The beauty of adulthood

The innocence of childhood

The complexity of nature

The challenges of education

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the first stanza, what does Wordsworth anticipate with delight?

The butterfly's flight

The butterfly's sleep

The butterfly's transformation

The butterfly's disappearance

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the butterfly symbolize in the poem?

Wisdom

Old age

Childhood

Adulthood

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What personal connection does Wordsworth reveal in the second stanza?

His admiration for his father

His bond with his sister

His love for his hometown

His relationship with his brother

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Wordsworth want the butterfly to do in his orchard?

Sing a song

Hide from predators

Rest and visit often

Fly away quickly

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Wordsworth describe the days of his childhood?

As fleeting as a summer breeze

As short as a butterfly's life

As complicated as adult life

As long as twenty days are now

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