Sonnet by John Clare

2. This innocent, happy, and carefree word ends the poem
3. The structure of the poem
5. This theme runs throughout the poem, through the summer coming again, and the wild flowers growing again
7. "Summer beaming forth" is an example of this
9. Clare personifies this object to show how it protects the precious lake
11. This theme runs throughout the poem, through the bright images and light colours
13. "Sack clouds sailing" is an example of this

1. Clare uses this type of language to describe the simple pleasures he sees in nature
2. This is missing from the poem, which shows how the poet was rushing to get his words out, showing his passion for nature and also the freedom of nature
4. The number of lines in the poem
5. This holds the poem together, and creates a soft, soothing tone
6. "White wool" is an example of this
8. The poet repeats this phrase to emphasise his love of summer and nature
10. John Clare was a poet from this literary movement
12. This colour conveys the purity and brilliance of nature