The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
help with "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" and "Kubla Khan" essays
13. In “Kubla Khan,” Coleridge describes a pleasure dome. In an essay, tell where it
was, who built it, and what it was like. What was the most memorable or interesting
image? Explain your response.
14. Think about the sound devices—alliteration, consonance, assonance, and internal
rhyme—used by Coleridge in “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.” In an essay, tell
how these devices contribute to the beauty and emotional impact of the poem. How
did the devices make “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” more than just a story?
How did they contribute to how you feel about events and how you visualized them?
Use at least two examples from the poem to support your response.