A song in springs: KCSE English Poetry Questions and Answers

​Read the following poem then answer the questions that follow

​A song in springs
O little buds all burgeoning with spring
You hold my winter in forgetfulness
Without my window lilac branches swing
Within my gate I hear a robin song
O little laughing blooms that lift and bless
So blow the breezes in a soft caress
Blowing my dreams upon swallow’s wing;
O little merry buds in dappled dress
You fill my heart with very wantonness
Oh little buds all burgeoning with spring

By Thomas

Questions

Questions

1. Which words would you stress in line one of the poem and why?  (2 marks)
2. How has rhythm been achieved in the poem? (4 marks)
3. How would you perform the last two lines in this poem? (4 marks)

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