Fire And Ice Flashcards
(18 cards)
What is the main theme of the poem ‘Fire and Ice’?
The poem explores the destructive nature of human emotions and desires.
Who is the author of ‘Fire and Ice’?
Robert Frost
What do fire and ice symbolize in the poem?
- Fire: desire, greed, cruelty, conflict
- Ice: hatred, coldness, indifference, rigidity
What literary device is used in the line ‘Some say the world will end in fire’?
Anaphora
What is the paradox presented in the poem?
The idea that both fire and ice can lead to destruction.
Fill in the blank: ‘Ice is a symbol for _______’
hatred
Fill in the blank: ‘Fire is a symbol for _______’
desire
What is the rhyme scheme of the poem ‘Fire and Ice’?
ABAABCBC
True or False: The poem suggests that destruction can occur in multiple ways.
True
What is the significance of the poem’s structure in conveying its message?
The structure contrasts the ideas of fire and ice through its rhyme scheme. The rhyme scheme has alternating rhyme patter that reinforces the contrast. Also creates a flowing structure that adds a rhythmic flow to the poem enhancing the clarity of contrast and memorability
What emotional states are associated with fire according to the poem?
- Desire
- Greed
- Cruelty
- Conflict
What emotional states are associated with ice according to the poem?
- Hatred
- Coldness
- Indifference
- Rigidity
What does the term ‘suffice’ mean in the context of the poem?
To be sufficient or adequate
What does the phrase ‘there are many ideas about how the world will end’ imply?
It suggests various perspectives on destruction and its causes.
Fill in the blank: ‘The duality of destruction is represented by _______ and _______’
fire; ice
What kind of literary devices are prevalent in Frost’s poetry?
- Aliteration
- Paradox
- Anaphora
- symbolism
Tone of poem
Thought provoking
Matter of fact
Serious
Ironic
Reflective
Theme of poem
Destructive nature of uncontrollable human emotion
