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The “Nurse’s Song” poems in Innocence and Experience present the contrasting feelings of

Define “synecdoche.” For a bonus, provide an example.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the poet as defined in the “Preface” to Lyrical Ballads?

Answer the following response in a well-organized, well-developed paragraph. Grammar counts, so take a minute to proofread your answer.   Explain William Blake’s concept of innocence and experience. Use at least one set of the assigned companion poems as examples.

What initiates the Ancient Mariner’s on-going process of redemption?

William Blake often refers to himself as a “Bard.” His use of the term means

“To a Louse” is set in a

Briefly explain the literal meaning of and the irony of the following lines.   Water, water every where, And all the boards did shrink; Water, water every where, Nor any drop to drink.

The subtitle of Blake’s Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience reflects his purpose of showing “two contrary states the human soul.” In other words, Blake’s intention is to show

In the “Preface” to Lyrical Ballads, Wordsworth claims that man’s “degrading thirst after outrageous stimulation” has led to man’s