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.