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The Prelude Poem PDF GCSE - Extract & Analysis, Wordsworth & Coleridge
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Page 2: Romanticism and Continuation of The Prelude Extract
This page delves deeper into the context of Romanticism and continues the analysis of the Extract from The Prelude GCSE. It explains that Romantic poets were influenced by the French Revolution and had a duty to inspire and inform the common man through poetry. The Romantic movement aimed to restore balance between man and nature.
The extract continues with lines 31-44, describing the narrator's retreat and subsequent reflections on the experience.
Definition: Sublime - A key concept in Romantic poetry, referring to the feeling of awe and fear inspired by grand or powerful natural phenomena.
The page analyzes the poem's structure, noting a shift in tone from light and carefree to darker and more fearful. It identifies three distinct sections in the extract:
- The confident beginning with pastoral imagery
- The encounter with the mountain and subsequent fear
- The reflective conclusion and lasting impact of the experience
Highlight: The narrator's emotional journey reflects key themes in The Prelude, including the power of nature, self-discovery, and the sublime.
The analysis also touches on the concept of the "numinous" feeling, which is central to Romantic poetry and refers to the mix of fear and admiration experienced when confronted with powerful natural scenes.
Quote: "But huge and mighty forms, that do not live / Like living men, moved slowly through the mind / By day, and were a trouble to my dreams."
This Extract from The Prelude Summary showcases Wordsworth's mastery of language and his ability to convey profound psychological experiences through vivid natural imagery, solidifying his position as a leading figure in Wordsworth and Coleridge Romanticism.
Page 1: Introduction to William Wordsworth and Extract from The Prelude
This page introduces William Wordsworth as one of the most famous poets in English literature history. Born in the Lake District of Cumbria, Wordsworth was greatly influenced by nature in his writing. The page also mentions his close friendship with Samuel Taylor Coleridge and their significant role in the Romantic movement.
The extract from The Prelude poem PDF is presented, comprising lines 1-30. It describes a summer evening boat ride, with vivid imagery of the natural setting and the narrator's actions.
Highlight: The poem begins with intrigue, as the narrator is led by an unnamed "her" to find a boat, possibly symbolizing Mother Nature's influence.
Quote: "One summer evening I found / A little boat tied to a willow tree"
The page analyzes various poetic techniques used by Wordsworth, including personification, alliteration, and contrasting imagery. It also notes the presence of sexual innuendos and the narrator's initial confidence turning to fear.
Vocabulary: Elfin pinnace - A small, fairy-like boat, suggesting both magical and sexual connotations.
Example: The repeated 'L' sound in "Small circles glittering idly in the moon" creates a sense of gentle movement and peace.
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The Prelude Poem PDF GCSE - Extract & Analysis, Wordsworth & Coleridge
✨Grace ✨
@ggtheawesome
Extract from The Prelude by William Wordsworth explores themes of nature, self-discovery, and the sublime. This annotated prelude AQA English literature summary analyzes Wordsworth's vivid descriptions of a nighttime boat ride and encounter with a mountain, highlighting key romantic... Show more
Page 2: Romanticism and Continuation of The Prelude Extract
This page delves deeper into the context of Romanticism and continues the analysis of the Extract from The Prelude GCSE. It explains that Romantic poets were influenced by the French Revolution and had a duty to inspire and inform the common man through poetry. The Romantic movement aimed to restore balance between man and nature.
The extract continues with lines 31-44, describing the narrator's retreat and subsequent reflections on the experience.
Definition: Sublime - A key concept in Romantic poetry, referring to the feeling of awe and fear inspired by grand or powerful natural phenomena.
The page analyzes the poem's structure, noting a shift in tone from light and carefree to darker and more fearful. It identifies three distinct sections in the extract:
- The confident beginning with pastoral imagery
- The encounter with the mountain and subsequent fear
- The reflective conclusion and lasting impact of the experience
Highlight: The narrator's emotional journey reflects key themes in The Prelude, including the power of nature, self-discovery, and the sublime.
The analysis also touches on the concept of the "numinous" feeling, which is central to Romantic poetry and refers to the mix of fear and admiration experienced when confronted with powerful natural scenes.
Quote: "But huge and mighty forms, that do not live / Like living men, moved slowly through the mind / By day, and were a trouble to my dreams."
This Extract from The Prelude Summary showcases Wordsworth's mastery of language and his ability to convey profound psychological experiences through vivid natural imagery, solidifying his position as a leading figure in Wordsworth and Coleridge Romanticism.
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Page 1: Introduction to William Wordsworth and Extract from The Prelude
This page introduces William Wordsworth as one of the most famous poets in English literature history. Born in the Lake District of Cumbria, Wordsworth was greatly influenced by nature in his writing. The page also mentions his close friendship with Samuel Taylor Coleridge and their significant role in the Romantic movement.
The extract from The Prelude poem PDF is presented, comprising lines 1-30. It describes a summer evening boat ride, with vivid imagery of the natural setting and the narrator's actions.
Highlight: The poem begins with intrigue, as the narrator is led by an unnamed "her" to find a boat, possibly symbolizing Mother Nature's influence.
Quote: "One summer evening I found / A little boat tied to a willow tree"
The page analyzes various poetic techniques used by Wordsworth, including personification, alliteration, and contrasting imagery. It also notes the presence of sexual innuendos and the narrator's initial confidence turning to fear.
Vocabulary: Elfin pinnace - A small, fairy-like boat, suggesting both magical and sexual connotations.
Example: The repeated 'L' sound in "Small circles glittering idly in the moon" creates a sense of gentle movement and peace.
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
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Anna
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Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
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This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
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Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
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Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
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I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
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THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
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This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user