
Understanding 'Extract from the Prelude'
Quiz by Oak National Academy: GCSE English Edexcel
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- Q1'Extract from the Prelude' is a __________ poembiographicalautobiographicalpost modernist30s
- Q2Which word from 'Extract from the Prelude' suggests Wordsworth has done something prohibited and has begun to cross boundaries?''unloosed''''stealth''''pushed''30s
- Q3How does Wordsworth show his arrogance at the beginning of the poem 'Extract from the Prelude'?he remarks that he was proud of his rowing skillhe remarks that he was going to row for hourshe remarks that he stood up on his boat30s
- Q4Initially, Wordsworth views nature as __________, whereas by the end of 'Extract from the Prelude' he is __________ by nature.tranquil, intimidateduninteresting, mesmorisedintimidating, calmed30s
- Q5Why does Wordsworth experience the sublime as detailed in 'Extract from the Prelude'?he sees a huge mountain peak and is reminded of nature's supremacyhe has a near death experiences so realises the power of naturehe realises God's power as he is reunited with his mother on the lake30s
- Q6Which quote from the poem 'Extract from the Prelude' best illustrates Wordsworth's experience of the sublime?''...mighty forms, that do not live Like living men, moved...through my mind''''through the silent water stole my way Back to the covert of the willow tree''''And through the meadows homeward went, in grave And serious mood''30s