WorksheetsThe Tyger Poem
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
Explain the meaning of the title of the poem ? (EVA)
The title speaks about an animal called “tyger” but could also be referring to another animal.
The title introduces an animal called a tyger and gives you an idea that the poem will be about that animal.
The title could be referring to a beast called tyger as the name Tyger does not refer to an actual Tiger due to the spelling.
2. Applying your knowledge of the poem, what does the tiger represent in the Tyger by William Blake? (APP)
It represents a beast in the night
it represents an animal seen in different perspectives
The 'Tyger' is a symbolic tiger which represents the fierce force in the human soul
Explain the mood of the poem ,The Tyger by William Blake? (UND)
It has a subtle tone, easing you while reading
It shows a negative attitude, with a serious/agressive and fearful tone.
it has a mysterious tone, leaving you wondering after reading each line.
Summarise in two sentences what the theme of the poem is? (UND)
The theme is getting to know the nature of a tiger
The theme is the mysteries of God's creations.
The theme learning to appreciate art in different forms
After analyzing the poem, what does the tiger symbolize? (ANA)
The tiger symbolizes evil.
The tiger symbolizes the versatility of nature
The tiger represent art in its different forms
What is fearful symmetry in the Tyger? (REM)
The tiger is “fearful,” in that it induces fear in all who see it.
All sides of the tiger will instill fear in you as no side of it is good.
it is symbolic for how fearful the tiger makes you feel.
What does the lamb symbolize? (REM)
The lamb may symbolize weakness and no strength
The lamb may symbolize and animal that could be easily killed by the tiger.
The lamb may symbolize gentleness, innocence, and purity.
Thinking back on your notes, what does ' Burnt the fire of thine eyes? mean '? (REM)
Symbolizes the power seen in his eyes
The desire in the tigers eyes are like fire
One can feel fear when looking into his eyes
Determine if the poem is an example of a romantic poem or a tragic poem.(EVA)
Its a Romantic poem based on strong senses, emotions, and feelings; awe of nature; and the importance of imagination.
It’s a tragic poem as it depicts fear and makes you question if this animal is an animal of death
Choose the correct word. (APP)
And (water/watered/ waters) heaven with their tears.
water
watered
waters
What do you think the meaning of the word 'sinews' is in the poem? (CRE)
Tough tissue connecting certain parts of the heart .
The veins of the heart
The feelings of the heart.
Explain the line 'In what furnace was thy brain?'(UND)
Refers to how the tiger was created
Assumes the brain of the tiger being made in scorching fire
Refers to the tiger only thinking of death and fire being death
Choose is the most striking line in the poem?(ANA)
'What immortal hand or eye' - Speaks about the creator, overseeing everything
'And when thy heart began to beat' – creates an anticipating feeling of life in the tiger
'Did he smile his work to see?' - asks if the creator is happy with his creation
Select the meaning of line 20 'Did he who made the lamb make thee?'. (CRE)
You are being asked if your creator is the creator of the thing being spoken about
The person looking after the lamb is looking after you as well
you were made in the image of a lamb.
Select the correct term.(APP)
In the (forest/forested/forests) of the night.
forest
forests
forested
