Exposure x Storm on the Island Flashcards
(10 cards)
Who is
Exposure
written by?
Wilfred Owen
What is the
rhyme scheme of Exposure?
and why?
there is no rhyme scheme
this is more dull, less like a nursery rhyme
What would you compare
Exposure with?
and what are your three points?
Storm On the Island
- Nature as a metaphor for conflict and violence.
- Monotony and cyclicality of long-lasting conflict.
- Conflict through form and structure. (?)
Who is
Storm on the Island
written by?
Seamus Heaney
What is the
form of Storm on the Island?
and why?
Blank Verse
This lack rhyme, highlighting the uncertainty of nature.
What is the
meter of Storm on the Island?
and why?
Iambic Pentameter
(at the beginning, this starts to drop off at the volta)
This is traditionally British as it is associated with Shakespeare, so it symbolises the force of the British into Ireland.
It has 10 syllables per line, giving an illusion of togetherness and order.
What would you compare
Storm on the Island with?
and what are your three points?
Exposure
- Nature as a metaphor for conflict.
- Monotony and cyclicality of long-lasting conflict.
- Conflict through from and structure. (?)
What is your
first point for Exposure x Storm on the Island?
and what quotations are you using for this?
Nature as a metaphor for conflict.
Exposure -> “sidelong flowing flakes that flock, pause, and renew”
Storm on the Island -> “it blows full blast”, “raise a tragic chorus in a gale”
What is your
second point for Exposure x Storm on the Island?
and what quotations are you using for this?
Monotony and cyclicality of long-lasting conflict.
Exposure -> “All their eyes are ice, but nothing happens.”
Storm on the Island -> “Exploding comfortably down on the cliffs”
What is your
third point for Exposure x Storm on the Island?
and what quotations are you using for this?
Conflict through form and structure.
Exposure -> Free Verse, No rhyme scheme
Storm on the Island -> Blank Verse, Iambic Pentameter
