Composed Upon Westminster Bridge (Part 1)

In this lesson, we will explore the meaning of William Wordsworth's poem 'Composed Upon Westminster Bridge'. You will be provided with key information about the context of the poem and the meanings of important moments within it.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Which one of the following sentences is NOT a simile?

Her smile lit the room like a thousand stars glinting in the night sky. He was as solemn and grave as a beleaguered undertaker. She was a star. He brought light to her life like a thousand splendid suns.

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Q2.Which of the following senses does the poetic technique, imagery, NOT seek to engage?

The sense of sight The sense of taste The sense of hearing The sixth sense

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Q3.What does free verse mean?

A complimentary turn on the karaoke machine A part of a song that came loose in transit When prose is released on probation Poetry with no set rhyme or rhythm; usually following the patterns of natural speech

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Q4.What was the traditional attire the speaker in the poem received from her aunt?

A salwar kameez A tartan kilt A kente cloth A sombrero

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Q5.Which one of the following does the form and structure NOT convey?

The speaker has conflicting thoughts and feelings The speaker has a conversational style Marks and Spencer sell lovely cardigans The poem is autobiographical

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which one of the following sentences is NOT a simile?

1/5

Q2.Which of the following senses does the poetic technique, imagery, NOT seek to engage?

The sense of sight The sense of taste The sense of hearing The sixth sense

2/5

Q3.What does free verse mean?

3/5

Q4.What was the traditional attire the speaker in the poem received from her aunt?

A salwar kameez A tartan kilt A kente cloth A sombrero

4/5

Q5.Which one of the following does the form and structure NOT convey?

The speaker has conflicting thoughts and feelings The speaker has a conversational style Marks and Spencer sell lovely cardigans The poem is autobiographical

5/5

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Lesson 9 - Understanding 'Composed upon Westminster Bridge'

A quiz consolidating your understanding of the poem, context and the key vocabulary from this lesson

Q1.What does transient mean?

Lasting forever Lasting a short period of time A period of transition and change

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Q2.What is transient in the poem?

London’s tranquil beauty is transient The power of nature is transient The wealth and opportunities of London are transient

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Q3.Which of these quotations symbolises the transience of London’s beauty?

'Ships, towers, domes, theatres, and temples lie' 'Earth has not any thing to show more fair' ‘Like a garment wear the beauty’

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Q4.What did Romantics typically emphasise about nature?

Romantics emphasised their love for nature. Romantics celebrated the beauty and power of nature. Romantics rejected nature in favour of order and scientific advancement.

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Q5.As a Romantic, why might Wordsworth choose to set the poem at dawn?

Wordsworth may have chosen to highlight the beauty of dawn to persuade his readers that London is better without industry. Wordsworth may have chosen to highlight the beauty of dawn because it's the beginning of a new day and brings a fresh start. Wordsworth may have chosen to highlight the beauty of dawn because he wanted everyone to appreciate London.

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Lesson 9 - Understanding 'Composed upon Westminster Bridge'

A quiz consolidating your understanding of the poem, context and the key vocabulary from this lesson

Q1.What does transient mean?

Lasting forever Lasting a short period of time A period of transition and change

1/5

Q2.What is transient in the poem?

London’s tranquil beauty is transient The power of nature is transient The wealth and opportunities of London are transient

2/5

Q3.Which of these quotations symbolises the transience of London’s beauty?

'Ships, towers, domes, theatres, and temples lie' 'Earth has not any thing to show more fair' ‘Like a garment wear the beauty’

3/5

Q4.What did Romantics typically emphasise about nature?

Romantics emphasised their love for nature. Romantics celebrated the beauty and power of nature. Romantics rejected nature in favour of order and scientific advancement.

4/5

Q5.As a Romantic, why might Wordsworth choose to set the poem at dawn?

5/5

Lesson summary: Composed Upon Westminster Bridge (Part 1)

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Composed Upon Westminster Bridge (Part 1)

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Lesson 9 - Understanding 'Composed upon Westminster Bridge'

Lesson 9 - Understanding 'Composed upon Westminster Bridge'

Lesson summary: Composed Upon Westminster Bridge (Part 1)

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