Which poem has the rhythm of marching?
A Psalm of Life
Which poem includes many concrete images?
The First Snowfall
How does each poet use word choice to create tone and imagery?
Longfellow combines concrete images with abstract ideas and addresses “us,” giving his poem a serious, preachy tone. Lowell uses “I” and concrete images of birds and changing seasons to create a more personal tone.
Did you include key ideas from both poems in your answer? Select any ideas you included.
What tells you that the word “heart” is important in both poems? Analyze word choice, imagery, and structure.
Which lines from “A Psalm of Life” contain an example of enjambment? Check all that apply.
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