Under the Full Moon

Vocabulary Box: From the Poem “Silver”

From the poem “Silver / Under the Full Moon”

1. What does the moon do in the poem?
   The moon walks slowly across the night sky. She shines her light on everything.
2. How does the moon walk?
   The moon walks slowly and silently. Her movement is gentle and peaceful.
3. Where does the moon walk?
   The moon walks across the night sky. She looks down at the earth.
4. When does the moon appear in the poem?
   The moon appears at night. It is a beautiful moonlit night.
5. Why is the moon called “silver”?
   The moon is called “silver” because her light makes everything look silver. It shows her bright and beautiful appearance.
6. What does the moon see?
   The moon sees silver fruits on silver trees. She also sees animals, birds, and water below.
7. How does the moon look at the earth?
   The moon looks at the earth quietly and gently. She peers in different directions.
8. What shines like silver in the poem?
   The trees, fruits, animals, and water shine like silver. Everything looks beautiful in the moonlight.
9. What does the moonlight do to the trees?
   The moonlight makes the trees look silver. It gives them a magical appearance.
10. What does the moonlight do to the fruits?
    The moonlight makes the fruits look silver. They shine brightly on the trees.
11. Where does the dog sleep?
    The dog sleeps in his kennel. He lies there peacefully.
12. How does the dog sleep?
    The dog sleeps quietly like a log. His paws look silver in the moonlight.
13. What does the dog look like in the moonlight?
    The dog looks like a silver animal. His paws shine in the moonlight.
14. Where are the doves?
    The doves are in their shadowy cote. They are sleeping peacefully.
15. What do the white breasts of the doves do?
    The white breasts of the doves peep from their cote. They can be seen in the moonlight.
16. How do the doves sleep?
    The doves sleep peacefully. Their feathers look silvery in the moonlight.
17. What kind of sleep do the doves have?
    The doves have a peaceful sleep. Their feathers look like silver feathers.
18. What animal goes scampering by?
    A harvest mouse goes scampering by. It moves quickly through the moonlit scene.
19. How does the harvest mouse move?
    The harvest mouse moves quickly. It goes scampering by.
20. What is special about the mouse’s claws?
    The mouse’s claws look silver. They shine in the moonlight.
21. What is special about the mouse’s eye?
    The mouse has a silver-looking eye. It gleams in the moonlight.
22. What does the mouse do at night?
    The mouse goes scampering by. It moves quickly through the quiet night.
23. Where are the fish?
    The fish are in the water. They remain still and gleam in the moonlight.
24. How do the fish appear?
    The fish appear bright and silvery. They gleam in the water.
25. Why do the fish gleam?
    The fish gleam because the moonlight falls on the water. The light makes them look silver.
26. Where do the fish gleam?
    The fish gleam in a silver stream. They are near the silver reeds.
27. What grows beside the stream?
    Silver reeds grow beside the stream. They shine in the moonlight.
28. How does the stream look?
    The stream looks silver. The moonlight makes its water shine.
29. What makes the stream look silver?
    The moonlight makes the stream look silver. Its water reflects the light of the moon.
30. What does “slowly” tell us?
    “Slowly” tells us that the moon moves gently. It creates a calm feeling.
31. What does “silently” tell us?
    “Silently” tells us that the moon moves without making noise. It shows the quietness of the night.
32. Why is the night peaceful?
    The night is peaceful because everything is quiet. The moon moves slowly and silently.
33. How does the poet describe the night?
    The poet describes the night as quiet and beautiful. Everything shines in the moonlight.
34. What makes the night look magical?
    The bright moonlight makes the night look magical. It turns ordinary things into silver objects.
35. Why does everything look silver?
    Everything looks silver because of the moonlight. The light falls softly on the whole scene.
36. What does the moon symbolize in the poem?
    The moon symbolizes beauty and peace. It also represents the magic of nature.
37. How does the poet show the beauty of nature?
    The poet describes trees, fruits, animals, birds, and water. He shows how they look beautiful under the moonlight.
38. Which animal is compared to a log?
    The sleeping dog is compared to a log. He lies still and peacefully in his kennel.
39. Which bird is mentioned in the poem?
    The dove is mentioned in the poem. The doves sleep peacefully in their cote.
40. Which small animal is mentioned in the poem?
    A harvest mouse is mentioned in the poem. It goes scampering through the night.
41. Which animals are sleeping in the poem?
    The dog and the doves are sleeping. They are resting peacefully under the moonlight.
42. What creates the silver effect in the poem?
    The light of the moon creates the silver effect. It makes many things appear bright and silvery.
43. Why does the poet use the word “silver” many times?
    The poet uses “silver” repeatedly to emphasize the moonlight. It also makes the poem more beautiful and musical.
44. How does the moon make the animals look?
    The moon makes the animals look silvery. Its light falls gently on them.
45. What kind of atmosphere does the poem create?
    The poem creates a peaceful and magical atmosphere. It makes us imagine a quiet moonlit night.
46. Who describes the moonlit scene in the poem?
    Walter de la Mare describes the moonlit scene. He uses beautiful images from nature.
47. How does the poet make the moon seem alive?
    The poet gives the moon human actions like walking and peering. Thus, the moon seems like a living person.
48. What does the moonlight reveal at night?
    The moonlight reveals trees, fruits, animals, birds, and water. It makes them visible and bright.
49. Why is the poem enjoyable to read?
    The poem is enjoyable because it uses simple but beautiful images. Its rhythm and rhyming words also make it pleasant.
50. What feeling does the poem give the reader?

The poem gives the reader a feeling of peace and wonder. It helps the reader enjoy the quiet beauty of nature.

QUESTIONS fromUnder the Full Moon

(1) Can you see the full moon from your house or yard?

Yes, I can see the full moon from my house or yard. It looks bright and beautiful in the night sky.

(2) What activities of the moon are noticed in the stanza?

The moon moves slowly and silently across the sky. She looks around and shines her light on the earth.

(a) What is the main theme of the poem “Under the Full Moon”?

The main theme of the poem is the beauty of nature under the full moon. It shows how moonlight makes everything look silver and beautiful.

(b) How has the moon been described in the poem “Under the Full Moon”?

The moon is described as a beautiful lady wearing silver shoes. She moves slowly and silently across the night sky.

(c) How does the rhyme scheme in “Under the Full Moon” contribute to the poem’s atmosphere?

The rhyme scheme makes the poem musical and pleasant to read. It also creates a peaceful and calm atmosphere.

(d) Why does the poet refer to the moon as “her” in the poem?

The poet refers to the moon as “her” to make the moon seem like a person. This makes the poem more beautiful and lively.

(e) How is the moon personified in the poem?

The moon is personified as a woman who walks, looks, and sees. This makes the moon seem like a living being.

(f) Why has the poet used imagery in the poem “Under the Full Moon”? How does the imagery help you?
The poet uses imagery to help us imagine the beautiful night scene. It makes the trees, animals, and water clear in our minds.

(g) What does “silver spoon” mean? What does it symbolize?

“Silver spoon” means something that looks bright and silver-like in the moonlight. It symbolizes the beauty and brightness of the moonlit night.

(h) How does the structure of the poem “Under the Full Moon” create a sense of movement?

The poem uses words like “walks,” “peers,” and “scampering” to show movement. These words make the moonlit scene lively and active.

(i) How does the moon affect the world around her in the poem?

The moon makes everything around her look silver and bright. Her light makes the trees, animals, and water look magical.

(j) What effect do the words “slowly” and “silently” have in the poem?

The words “slowly” and “silently” show that the moon moves gently and quietly. They create a peaceful feeling in the poem.

(k) How is the overall tone of the poem “Under the Full Moon”?

The overall tone of the poem is peaceful and beautiful. It also creates a magical and dreamy feeling.

(l) How does the poet make the moon seem like a living being?

The poet gives the moon human actions like walking, looking, and seeing. In this way, the moon seems like a living person.

(m) Do you and your family enjoy the moonlight on full moon nights?

Yes, my family and I enjoy the moonlight on full moon nights. We like sitting outside and enjoying the beautiful night.

(n) Why does the poet repeat the word “Under the Full Moon” in the poem?

The repeated idea of the full moon keeps our attention on the moonlit scene. It also emphasizes the beauty of the moonlight.

(o) What does the rhythm of the poem “Under the Full Moon” mirror?

The rhythm of the poem mirrors the slow and gentle movement of the moon. It also matches the peaceful feeling of the night.