The Echoing Green

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What is the main theme of 'The Echoing Green'?

Back

The joy of playing outdoors.

Front

What rises at the beginning of the poem?

Back

The sun.

Front

Who are referred to as 'the little ones' in the poem?

Back

Boys and girls.

Front

What descends at the end of the poem?

Back

The sun.

Front

What can we infer about Old John from the 2nd stanza?

Back

Old John used to play on the echoing green.

Front

What does the term 'echoing green' refer to in the poem?

Back

A place where children play and enjoy nature.

Front

What literary device is used in the phrase 'echoing green'?

Back

Imagery.

Front

How does the poem portray the passage of time?

Back

It contrasts the carefree nature of youth with the reflections of old age.

Front

What role do nature and the environment play in the poem?

Back

They provide a backdrop for joy and play.

Front

What emotions are expressed in 'The Echoing Green'?

Back

Joy, nostalgia, and reflection.