Lyrical Analysis Project- Silent the Forests

Mrs. Dickerson/Choir- Chanson and Coro DUE 2/9/18

Camerata DUE 2/12/18

Silent the forests, the streams,

Waveless sheeted the sea,
Wind in their caves unblustering
At peace,
At peace.
Somber the night and white the moon
Of deepest quiet.
Let us then be like secrets,
Locked in love,
Locked in love and its sweetness.
Love hath no breath, no voice,
No breath,
No voice,
No sound a kiss,
No voice or sound
My sighs.

-Torquato Tasso

Analyze the lyrics to Silent the Forests, written by poet Torquato Tasso in the 16th century,
and answer the following questions:

1. What do you think the author is trying to convey to the reader?

2. What does this poem mean to you or remind you of?

You may submit your answers to these questions in any of the following formats:
 Poster format- must include a written answer in paragraph form to Q1 on the poster
but may have an artistic/non-verbal answer to Q2; examples include: poster/paper
(at least 8 ½ X 11 in.), PP/Google slides presentation
 Written format- must include written answers to Q1 and Q2; must be typed, 12 pt.
Times New Roman, four paragraphs long
 Video format- must submit a written answer in paragraph form to Q1 in addition to
video answer (email to bowiechoir@gmail.com); may read written answer to Q1
during video; answer to Q2 does not need to be written