'The Fog' by Carl Sandburg

1. What technique has the poet used to compare the cat with the fog?

2. Why does the poet compare the cat with the fog?

3. How has the poet created a tranquil and mysterious atmosphere in the poem? Explain with ONE example.

'Sonnet 18' by William Shakespeare

4. What is the most common theme seen in sonnets?

5. a) Identify THREE natural elements in the poem that are short-lived.

5. b) Why does the poet compare his lover to these elements?

6. Explain the last couplet of the poem. What is the poet's attitude at the end of the poem?