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“The Tyger” by William Blake Objectives: must understand the structure; should analyse the use of metaphor; could evaluate the impact. Comment on the first line by mentioning two language techniques and explaining how Blake uses a metaphor within a metaphor or a symbol within a metaphor.

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  1. “The Tyger” by William BlakeObjectives: must understand the structure; should analyse the use of metaphor; could evaluate the impact. Comment on the first line by mentioning two language techniques and explaining how Blake uses a metaphor within a metaphor or a symbol within a metaphor.

  2. “The Tyger” by William BlakeObjectives: must understand the structure; should analyse the use of metaphor; could evaluate the impact. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byjF54z46bU

  3. The Tyger” by William BlakeObjectives: must understand the structure; should analyse the use of metaphor; could evaluate the impact. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTMPJVDOoag http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgCVumXD2q8&feature=related Listen to the recording and the lecture How did Blake get his inspiration? How does Blake refer to God?

  4. The Tyger” by William BlakeObjectives: must understand the structure; should analyse the use of metaphor; could evaluate the impact. • Look at the fourth stanza. Say what image is being used to describe the creation of the tiger. • Why is such an image appropriate?

  5. “The Tyger” by William BlakeObjectives: must understand the structure; should analyse the use of metaphor; could evaluate the impact. • Make a list of the images which spring to mind as you read the second stanza. • How do the images portray the tyger? • How do the images portray God?

  6. “The Tyger” by William BlakeObjectives: must understand the structure; should analyse the use of metaphor; could evaluate the impact. • Look at stanza three; • What combination of God’s powers were used to create the tiger? • How would you change the punctuation and why? • How might God have felt about his creation? Give evidence for your answer.

  7. “The Tyger” by William BlakeObjectives: must understand the structure; should analyse the use of metaphor; could evaluate the impact. • Look at stanza 5. • Why would the stars throw down their spears and cry? • What are the contradictions in God which the poem implies? • What connotations does a lamb have?

  8. “The Tyger” by William BlakeObjectives: must understand the structure; should analyse the use of metaphor; could evaluate the impact. • Comment upon: • The rhyme • The rhythm • The tone • The construction/ approach

  9. “The Tyger” by William BlakeObjectives: must understand the structure; should analyse the use of metaphor; could evaluate the impact. Use the structure of the first stanza to write your own stanza about the wonder of God’s or man’s creations: Mountains Animals Music Poetry

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