- Identify the two similes used in stanza 1.
2. Why are the clouds described as “pregnant” in stanza 2?
3. Comment on the use of the word “stately” in line 10.
4. Quote two consecutive words in stanza 2 that suggest that the thunderstorm might be dangerous.
5. Explain why this thunderstorm might not be as welcome to the villagers.
6. In line 24, alliteration is used. Write down the line and indicate the alliteration and also comment on its effectiveness.

Identify the two similes used in stanza 1
Like a plague of locusts
Like a madman chasing nothing
Identify the images and discuss the specific effects the poet creates with each