Final Answer:
1. Personification examples:
- “Alive with wistful murmurings” – The night is given human traits (murmuring like a person).
- “The peace of heaven is stealing now” – Peace is acting like a thief, sneaking in quietly.
- “Young angels tell the flowers how / Their lives are planned” – Angels and flowers are shown talking like humans.
2. Simile examples:
- “White lilies, pure as falling snow” – Compares lilies to snow (both white and soft).
- “The air is like a mother’s hand” – Compares air to a mother’s gentle touch.
3. Metaphor examples:
- “A maze of tangled fragrance weaves” – Compares the smell of flowers to a maze (confusing, winding paths).
- “Music of sleepy winds” – Winds are called music (they make soothing sounds).
4. Mood: Calm, peaceful, dreamy. The poem makes you feel relaxed and safe, like being tucked into bed on a quiet night. Words like “soft silence,” “cool and light,” and “lull’d by the breath of evening” help create this feeling.
5. Subject: Sleep and nighttime peace. It’s about how nature and quiet moments help the world (and people) rest and forget worries.
6. Tone: Gentle, loving, reverent. The speaker treats sleep like something sacred and kind — calling it “kind sleep,” “weary world bereaves,” and “peace of heaven.” They respect and cherish sleep deeply.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of poems worksheet 5th grade.
