Had I Not Been Awake

Had I Not Been Awake:

LINE 1:

• 'i' = first person
• 'had i not been awake' = repetion of the title- adds to the rhymth
• 'it' = shows an ambiguous/mysterious tone, vague

LINE 2:

• 'would' 'whirled' = alliteration mimics the sound the squall- mimics times- repeated 'w' shows the earth is alive when your asleep
• enjambement- growing and changing
• mundane event

LINE 2/3:

• its just a gust of wind but shows the way the world bustles when we sleep

LINE 3:

• 'pattered' = onamatapia
• 'quick leaves' = transferred epithet- symbol of mortality
• 'sycamore' = strong, vitality / tree symbolises life compared to weather to show his…