plaits Flashcards
(17 cards)
how does the speaker describe her 2 braids
using the imagery of snakes
what does the tick anaconda snake suggest
something powerful and thick and strong
what dsoes the thin grass snake suggest
something smaller and delicate
this poem is about a
childhood memory
the hair parting is compared to
natural imagery
what does the harvest in the 2nd stanza suggest
abundance and fertility
what does the waterfall in 2nd stanza suggest
powerful and flowing
thin trickling river suggests
weaker or more subdued
intentions (3)
- beauty and strength come from diversity
- importance of unity and diversity
- strenths and weaknesses can complement each other when joined
what word emphasises that strenths and weaknesses can complement each other when joined
companionably- shows that despite their differences, plaits exist peacefully together
the wide ribbon acts as
a symbol of unity, holding the braids together
what does the loops and bows being equal represent
though the braids are different sizes, they’re treated with the same care
the weak and the strong were strong together
repetition of strong and juxtaposition emphasises that strength is about supporting each other and unity
image of raised segments of hair, a wide and thin muscle shows
the metaphor shows physical strength and resilience
extended metaphor of the hair hanging down her back and speaker not being able to see hr own back shows
that a lesson is something they have to experience rather than observe
what might the braids different thicknesses symbolize
the speakers personal qualities, one being confident and one timid
once the hair is evenly braided, it represents
a world where everyone has a fair share, inclusivity and support
