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Lines Composed a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey and

The Prelude
William Wordsworth

WORD LIST
tranquil harmony sublime bliss serene desire

A. DIRECTIONS: In each of the following items, think about the meaning of the
italicized word or phrase, and then answer the question.
1. We sat in the tranquil garden, taking in the glory of the day. Is there a
disturbance in the garden? Explain.
There is not,a tranquil garden is a serene and calm garden
2. Gus and Gretta have a contentious relationship and fight often. Do Gus and
Gretta live in harmony together? Explain.
no,because they argue
Ins often,harmony would mean they agreed more than they do
3. Would you describe the experience of listening to a flawlessly performed concerto
as sublime? Explain.
yes,listening to a flawlessly performed concerto inspires great admiration

4. What would it mean if you sat down on the couch in a state of bliss? Explain.
That you enj
oy the simplicities oflife
5. Joyce’s serene demeanor was surprising, considering all the commotion that was
going on all around her. Is Joyce calm or agitated? Explain.
No she is not she is in a neutral calm state
6. If you are indifferent to the sport of basketball, would you say that your biggest
desire is to play for a professional basketball team? Explain.
No,indifferent means I would not really care about it

B. WORD STUDY: The denotation of a word is the literal meaning of the word. The
denotative meaning of loathe and hate is the same because the literal meaning of each
word is “to dislike strongly.” The connotation or nuance of a word refers to the
feelings associated with the word. For example, the word loathe has an even more
negative connotation than the word hate. Below, list two synonyms, varying in degree,
for the word read, and explain their different nuances.
Skim - This word implies quickly reading over something without paying much attention to detail or depth. It suggests
1. a superficial or cursory reading ofsomething.
Devour - This word implies consuming something quickly or eagerly. It suggests a voracious or
2. enthusiastic approach to reading something.

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