Starter quiz
- 'A feeling of being happy or comfortable as part of a particular group' is the definition of ...
- 'belonging' ✓
- We might associate something "clear" with ideas of ...
- purity. ✓
- pollution.
- corruption.
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- Which of the following are synonyms of "content"?
- pleased ✓
- happy ✓
- dissatisfied
- dejected
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- A stream is a ...
- small, narrow river. ✓
- small body of still water.
- very large expanse of water.
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- Having an "old seat" somewhere implies that you ...
- are a regular visitor. ✓
- are just passing through.
- feel uncomfortable.
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- Something that permits the passage of some light through it, is something ...
- transparent.
- translucent. ✓
- opaque.
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Exit quiz
- The idea of returning to a place suggests that you feel ______ there.
- comfortable ✓
- uncomfortable
- unhappy
- happy ✓
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- 'Relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things' is the definition of ______.
- 'spiritual' ✓
- Which image from Bridges' 'Clear and Gentle Stream' implies a deep, lifelong connection with nature?
- "fish"
- "grass"
- "sun"
- "swans" ✓
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- 'The enjoyment of leisure time, rest and tranquillity' is the definition of ...
- 'idleness' ✓
- The image of a "deep bell" in Bridges' 'Clear and Gentle Spring' could be a reference to ______ imagery.
- 'religious' ✓
- The idea that we can't properly see the edges of the stream in Bridges' 'Clear and Gentle Stream' could imply ideas of ...
- ephemerality.
- eternality. ✓
- temporality.
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Key learning points
- Robert Bridges' poetry reflects his deep Christian faith.
- 'Clear and Gentle Stream' illustrates how Bridges was influenced by nature as well as his spirituality.
- Bridges' use of natural imagery implies that humans belong in nature and that this sense of belonging will be lasting.
- The religious connections in 'Clear and Gentle Stream' could suggest that our souls belong in nature.
Common misconception
That idleness means laziness.
Idleness can also mean enjoying periods of rest and relaxation.
Keywords
Belonging - a feeling of being happy or comfortable as part of a particular group
Tranluscent - implies the passage of light but not a clear view of what lies beyond
Content - in a state of peaceful happiness
Spiritual - relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
Idleness - the enjoyment of leisure time, rest and tranquillity
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