Question

Activity

Answer the questions below to analyze William Blake’s poem “The Chimney Sweeper.”

Part D
In what ways does the poem use words and sounds?

Answer 1

Because the speaker is a child, the poem uses words and sounds that a child would use. The poem has a gloomy tone, which changes in the last two lines to one of hope. The poem portrays the miserable life of a child who works as a chimney sweeper but dreams of a better life only after death.

And the Angel told Tom, if he'd be a good boy,

He'd have God for his father & never want joy.

And so Tom awoke; and we rose in the dark

And got with our bags & our brushes to work.

Though the morning was cold, Tom was happy & warm;

So if all do their duty, they need not fear harm.

because i said so

Answer 2

Because the speaker is a child, the poem uses words and sounds that a child would use. The poem has a gloomy tone, which changes in the last two lines to one of hope. The poem portrays the miserable life of a child who works as a chimney sweeper but dreams of a better life only after death.

And the Angel told Tom, if he'd be a good boy,

He'd have God for his father & never want joy.

And so Tom awoke; and we rose in the dark

And got with our bags & our brushes to work.

Though the morning was cold, Tom was happy & warm;

So if all do their duty, they need not fear harm.

Step-by-step explanation:

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