- Similes and comparisons: "Round as a pillow", "whiter than milk", "softer than if it were covered with silk", "like men in a battle"
- Metaphors: "He rides over the water, and over the snow", "He will suddenly stop in a cunning nook", "And rings a sharp 'larum'"
- Personification: "What way does the Wind come? What way does he go?", "He rides over the water, and over the snow", "He will suddenly stop in a cunning nook", "And rings a sharp 'larum'", "Hark! over the roof he makes a pause, And growls as if he would fix his claws", "Drive them down, like men in a battle"
The poet describes the wind as a character with human-like actions and qualities. In the first verse, the wind is personified as a being that "rides" over various terrains, suggesting movement and control. In the second verse, the wind is described as stopping in a "cunning nook" and "rings a sharp 'larum'", which gives it a mischievous and alert character. The third verse portrays the wind as a powerful force that "makes a pause" and "growls", suggesting it is a living entity with intentions and actions. The wind is also compared to men in a battle, emphasizing its force and impact.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of figurative language in poems worksheet.
