Romantic Poem Review Questions
British Literature
Mr. Geis
Directions: On your own paper, answer the following questions in a complete sentence.
“The Lamb”
1. Explain the secular (non-religious) or the Christian theme found in this poem.
2. Using the information on page 781, explain how the “Lamb” is Romantic.
3. Name and give an example of a literary device found in this poem
“The Tyger”
1. Explain the “blacksmith image” in this poem.
2. Using the information on page 781, explain how the “Tyger” is Romantic.
3. Explain how this tone in the “Tyger” is different from the “Lamb”.
“Sweeper – Innocence”
1. Explain the dream that Tom has in this poem.
2. Explain the social condition causing the theme of this poem
3. Explain how this poem is relevant to your life today.
“Sweeper – Experience”
1. What social forces does Blake attack in this poem?
2. Explain the quote “Clothes of death”.
3. Explain the quote “Heaven of our misery”.
“To a Mouse”
1. Give a quote showing the use of the Scottish dialect in this poem.
2. Explain the theme of this poem.
3. Using the information on page 781, explain how the “Mouse” is Romantic.
“World is too Much”
1. Explain why the author is upset in this poem.
2. Explain one problem he mentions in the octave.
3. What is the author’s conclusion in the sestet.
“Lonely as a Cloud”
1. Explain what the poet is doing in this poem.
2. Explain the theme of this poem.
3. Explain how you can relate the theme of this poem in your life.
“Kubla Khan”
1. Explain your favorite stanza in the poem and why.
2. Explain what the poet means when he says “Can I make the dome?”
3. Explain why the people are afraid of the poet at the end of the poem.
“She Walks in Beauty”
1. Explain the definition of beauty in this poem.
2. Explain how the poet connects external attractiveness to her thoughts.
3. Name the three things in stanza three that show the aspects of the woman’s lovely face.
“Ozymandias”
1. Explain the poem form used for “Ozymandias”.
2. Explain the theme of this poem
3. Relate the theme to our culture today?
“When I Have Fears”
1. List three things the poet fears he will miss out on before he dies.
2. Explain the tone of the poem.
3. Relate this poem’s theme to a situation that one might experience today.