I have been one acquainted with the night.
I have walked out in rain—and back in rain.
I have outwalked the furthest city light.
I have looked down the saddest city lane.
I have passed by the watchman on his beat
And dropped my eyes, unwilling to explain.
I have stood still and stopped the sound of feet
When far away an interrupted cry
Came over houses from another street,
But not to call me back or say good-bye;
And further still at an unearthly height,
One luminary clock against the sky
Proclaimed the time was neither wrong nor right.
I have been one acquainted with the night
Who is the speaker in this poem? What kind of person is he orshe?
To whom is the speaker speaking, or in other words, who is theaudience?
What are the situation and setting in time (era) and place?
What is the purpose of the poem?
State the poem’s central idea or theme in a singularsentence.
Describe the structure of the poem. How does this relate tocontent?
What is the tone of the poem? How is it achieved?
Notice the poem’s diction. Discuss any words which seemespecially well-chosen.
Are there predominant usages of figurative language? What is theeffect?
Metaphors
Similes
Imagery
Allusions
Personification
Sumbols
Explain the use of any sound devices and whether or not they aidin conveying tone or theme.
