Longfellow comments on the marriage of the ship with the sea. Explain the figure of speech.
Memorize the pastor's words.
Describe the launching in your own words.
Have you ever seen a ship launched?
What does the building of the ship symbolize?
Memorize the apostrophe to the ship of state and explain the symbol in detail.
Find examples of alliteration.
Words and Phrases for Discussion.
"airy argosy"
"heir of his dexterity"
"slip"
"scarfed"
"Like a beauteous barge was she"
"moat"
"knarred"