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1. Who is the speaker in the poem?

What is
the tone of the speaker?
The speaker in the poem is the cloud, personified as
a living, powerful entity. The tone of the speaker is
jubilant, dynamic, and confident, reflecting the
cloud’s eternal and transformative role in nature.
2. What does “showers” refer to in the first
verse of the poem?
“Showers” refer to the rain brought by the cloud to
quench the thirst of flowers and provide
nourishment to the earth.
3. What is the effect of these showers on the
flowers and leaves?
The showers refresh the flowers and leaves, reviving
their vitality and providing them relief during the
heat of the day.
4. How is the cloud related to the Earth,
Water, and Sky?
The cloud is depicted as the “daughter of Earth and
Water” and the “nursling of the Sky.” It is formed
from water on Earth, nurtured in the atmosphere,
and plays a vital role in maintaining the balance of
these elements in the cycle of nature.
5. How does the poet compare hail striking
the earth to the flail hitting the wheat?
The poet compares the striking of hail to the action
of a flail, a farming tool used to thresh wheat. This
metaphor emphasizes the force and rhythmic nature
of hail hitting the earth.
6. What happens to the cloud after the rain?
After the rain, the cloud disperses into the sky,
allowing sunlight and winds to create a clear blue
dome. It is reborn from the caverns of rain,
symbolizing its continuous cycle.
7. The cloud says it is immortal. Why does
it say so?
The cloud declares its immortality because it
undergoes a perpetual cycle of transformation. It
never truly dies but continually changes form, from
vapor to rain to a cloud again.
8. Shelley personifies the cloud. Explain.
Shelley personifies the cloud by giving it human-like
qualities, such as speaking, dancing, laughing, and
claiming immortality. This brings the cloud to life
and highlights its dynamic role in nature.
9. Imagery is used to make readers
perceive things involving their five senses.
The poem uses visual, aural, and tactile
images. Give one example of each.
• Visual imagery: “Build up the blue dome of air”
(describes the clear sky).
• Aural imagery: “And laugh as I pass in thunder”
(captures the sound of thunder).
• Tactile imagery: “I bring fresh showers for the
thirsting flowers” (evokes the sensation of rain).
10. The cloud is a metaphor for the unending
cycle of nature. Explain.
The cloud symbolizes the continuous cycle of
creation, transformation, and renewal in nature. It
represents the water cycle and how all elements in
nature are interconnected and eternal.

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