Personification and Imagery in Poetry

The transcript explores the mystical journey of the spirit of night, its interactions with the day, and the longing for its arrival. It delves into themes of fear, joy, and the inevitable encounters with death and sleep, ultimately expressing a desire for the night to come swiftly.

What does the speaker ask the spirit of night to do?

• To bring rain

• To bring daylight

• To emerge from the eastern cave

• To stay hidden

How does the speaker describe the night?

• As a silent and unnoticed figure

• As a fleeting and forgettable moment

• As a terrifying and dear entity

• As a bright and cheerful presence

What does the speaker ask the night to do in its approach?

• To be cautious

• To be loud and noticeable

• To be swift

• To be slow and gentle

What is the night compared to in its appearance?

• A dark shadow

• A grey mantle

• A colorful rainbow

• A bright star

What does the speaker compare the night to in terms of its effect?

• A soothing melody

• An opiate wand

• A gentle breeze

• A harsh storm

What does the speaker ask the night to do to the eyes of day?

• Ignore them

• Close them gently

• Blind them

• Open them wide

When does the speaker feel the absence of the night the most?

• During the dawn

• At noon

• In the evening

• At midnight

What does the speaker do when the dawn arrives?

• Rejoices

• Sighs for the night

• Ignores it

• Welcomes it with open arms

What does the speaker do when the light rides high?

• Sleeps

• Sighs for the night

• Ignores it

• Celebrates

What does the speaker compare the weary day to?

• A joyful companion

• An unloved guest

• A fleeting shadow

• A beloved friend