1. Slide
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Did you know?
The song of Aengus was written by Irish poet William Butler Yeats in 1899, while Eldorado was written by Edgar Allan Poe in 1849. The song of Aengus was written in the form of a riddle, while Eldorado is written in the form of a narrative poem. The song of Aengus is based on Irish mythology, while Eldorado is based on Spanish and Portuguese explorers’ myths of a lost city of gold.
2. Word cloud
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In a few words, describe the tone of the song of wandering Aengus
3. Slide
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Comparison Between 'The Song of Wandering Aengus' and 'Eldorado'
Both poems have a protagonist who is searching for something, either a lost love or a lost city. The tone of 'The Song of Wandering Aengus' is melancholic and dreamy while 'Eldorado' is more hopeful and upbeat. The language in the two poems is very different. 'The Song of Wandering Aengus' uses a lot of imagery, while 'Eldorado' is more direct and literal.
4. Poll
60 seconds
Which poem do you prefer, 'The Song of Wandering Aengus' or 'Eldorado'?
- The Song of Wandering Aengus
- Eldorado
5. Open question
300 seconds
How does the theme of 'The Song of Wandering Aengus' differ from that of 'Eldorado'?
6. Open question
300 seconds
What are some of the main differences between the moods of 'The Song of Wandering Aengus' and 'Eldorado'?
7. Personalised Feedback
360 seconds
8. Open question
300 seconds
How does the tone of 'The Song of Wandering Aengus' help to convey its theme?
9. Open question
300 seconds
What elements of 'Eldorado' help to create its mood?
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