Poetic language

Denotation

Line 4 "In fiery ringlets from their sleep

Line 10 "And blue spurt of a lighted match"

Connotation

A word's definition

The emotional associations a word evokes

Sensory Details

Line 6 "And quench its speed i' the slushy sand"

Line 7 "Than a mile of sea-scented beach;"

Appeal to the senses, create imagery, evoke emotion