War Photographer By Carol Ann Duffy Flashcards

1
Q

Rhyme scheme

A

.The ABBCDD rhyme scheme in each stanza, with most lines being 10 syllables, seems a bit muddled.

. It could reflect the photographer’s futile (useless) attempt to establish order in a chaotic and distressing situation.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

“Running children in a nightmare heat”

A

. This quote is designed to make the reader understand the intensity of the suffering caused by war.

. Duffy refers to children to remind the reader of the innocent lives affected by war.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

“The reader’s eyeballs prick / with tears, between the bath and pre-lunch beers”

A

. This quote shows the comfort of those at home who are not directly affected by war.

. This image contrasts with the images of pain that run throughout the poem.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

“A hundred agonies in black and white”

A

. This quote is designed to make the reader understand the intensity of the suffering caused by war.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

“Spools of suffering set out in ordered rows”

A

. Imagery/metaphor.

. This quote hints at the photographer’s efforts to make sense of and order something so horrific.

. There is a contrast between what the photographer tries to do and the reality of conflict.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

“All flesh is grass”

A

. Biblical imagery and a metaphor.

. This quote points out the scale of bloodshed and creates a gruesome image in the readers’ head.

. This is also a line from the Bible that means human life is temporary.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Reality of conflict theme

A

. Remains.

. Bayonet Charge.

. Poppies.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Conflicting emotions theme

A

. Kamikaze.

.Remains.

.The Emigree.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly