In the poem "Travel", Edna St. Vincent Millay uses gripping imagery to showcase her yearning for exploration and freedom. While she is content with her friends, the distant, echoing sound of a train's whistle and the sight of red embers against the night sky intrigue .....
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The first stanza is about trains on the move during daytime/night-time and the second stanza is about trains on the move during daytime/night-time. (Strike out the wrong words.)
The first stanza is about trains on the move during daytime and the second stanza is about trains on the move during night-time.
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The speaker lives near the railway line. Yes or No? Which phrase in stanza 1 gives you the answer?
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Unlock now 🔓The speaker cannot hear a moving train during the day because people around are speaking loudly. True or False?
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Unlock now 🔓Like everyone else, the speaker is fast asleep at night. (stanza 2) Do you agree? Why/Why not?
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Unlock now 🔓The speaker likes to make ……………………………………….. . (stanza 3). (Fill in the blank.)
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Unlock now 🔓The speaker says that if she were to choose between her friends and a train ride, she would choose a train ride (stanza 3). Do you agree with this statement? What does this tell you about her?
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Unlock now 🔓Find words in the poem that rhyme with the following words.
day: ……………………………………
speaking: ……………………………………
sky: ……………………………………
steaming: ……………………………………
make: ……………………………………
going: ……………………………………
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Imagine what a passenger train might say about a day in its life.
Write a paragraph beginning with the sentence:
I lead a most interesting life … ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………
I lead a most interesting life, speeding on train tracks from morning till night. Every day, I carry lots of happy people and they all have their own stories. Some people get on early in the morning, they go to work and have breakfast on the way. Then, in the daytime, I carry families who are going on trips and kids who love to look out of my windows as we pass beautiful places. My favorite time is the evening, when people who have finished work take a rest as they ride home. And at night, I take people on exciting trips to different places. No matter the weather, I'm always on the rails, helping people get to where they're going and being a part of their everyday stories. It is indeed a great life!
Which of these words refer to soft sounds? Tick them. (Look up a dictionary if necessary.)
Shriek | whisper | scream |
screech | purr | sigh |
rumble | murmur | mutter |
rustle | roar | din |
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The railroad track is miles away,
And the day is loud with voices speaking,
Yet there isn’t a train goes by all day
But I hear its whistle shrieking.
Why do you think the person hears the train’s whistle even when the train isn’t nearby?
What can you tell about the person’s feelings towards the railroad track and trains based on the first stanza?
The day is described as “loud with voices speaking”. What could this tell us about the setting or environment?
Despite the noises of the day, what sound stands out for the person and why do you think that is?
The railroad track is miles away,
And the day is loud with voices speaking,
Yet there isn’t a train goes by all day
But I hear its whistle shrieking.
Why do you think the person hears the train’s whistle even when the train isn’t nearby?
What can you tell about the person’s feelings towards the railroad track and trains based on the first stanza?
The day is described as “loud with voices speaking”. What could this tell us about the setting or environment?
Despite the noises of the day, what sound stands out for the person and why do you think that is?
The person hears the train’s whistle even when the train isn’t nearby because she is always thinking about travelling. Her keen interest and desire to travel make her imagine the sound of the train’s whistle.
Based on the first stanza, we can tell that the person has a deep fascination and longing for trains and travelling. Even though the train tracks are miles away, she still fancies the train’s sound, showing her constant yearning to travel.
The loud voices could indicate a busy or crowded place. It gives us a sense that life around her is bustling and full of chatter, and she is in an energetic environment.
Despite the noises of the day, the sound of the train’s whistle stands out for her because of her strong desire to travel. This sound symbolizes her dream of travelling, so it resonates with her more than any other sound.
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All night there isn’t a train goes by,
Though the night is still for sleep and dreaming,
But I see its cinders red on the sky,
And hear its engine steaming.
What does the phrase “the night is still for sleep and dreaming” mean?
Why can the person hear the train’s engine steaming at night when there isn’t a train going by? What does this tell you about the person’s desire or imagination?
What feelings or mood does this stanza convey? How does the imagery contribute to this mood?
What does the train symbolize in this stanza?
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About the Poet - travel | New Broadway (Literature) | Class 5 Literature | English
Edna St. Vincent Millay (February 22, 1892 – October 19, 1950) was a celebrated American lyrical poet and playwright. She was the third woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1923 for her poetry collection, "The Harp-Weaver and Other Poems". Known for her feminist activism, she used her poetry to explore and express her feelings towards love, nature and the power of the self. Millay was also widely recognized for her work in the theatre. Her plays received much acclaim and she composed the libretto and lyrics for one of the few American grand operas, "The King's Henchman". She is remembered for her piercing lyricism and masterful sonnets and remains an influential figure in 20th-century literature. Her poem, "Travel", reflects her restlessness and love of freedom, themes common in much of her work.
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Themes - travel | New Broadway (Literature) | Class 5 Literature | English
1. Theme of Wanderlust:
Wanderlust is arguably the central theme of this poem. The speaker hears the sound of a train and immediately desires to be onboard, regardless ....
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1. The Train: The train in this poem is a powerful symbol representing travel, journey, adventure and the excitement of the unknown. Even though...
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1. Imagery: Imagery is a common poetic device used throughout this poem. Millay uses vivid descriptions like "I hear its whistle shrieking" and "I see...
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Engine steaming: (here) the engine producing steam to help it move
The old engine was running along with its engine steaming, making clouds of white steam into the sky.
Railroad: (noun) a track made of steel rails on which trains run.
The railroad stretched across the countryside, connecting cities and towns.
Whistle: (noun) a high-pitched sound produced by forcing air through a small opening, often used as a signal or warning.
The referee blew ..............................
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