poetry Flashcards
(15 cards)
Which poem discusses the impact of war on soldiers’ mental health?
Exposure by Wilfred Owen
True or False: The poem ‘My Last Duchess’ is written by Robert Browning.
True
Fill in the blank: In ‘Ozymandias’, the line ‘Look on my works, ye mighty, and ________’ conveys the theme of power.
despair
What is the primary theme of ‘London’ by William Blake?
The critique of social and political oppression
In ‘Storm on the Island’, what natural phenomenon is used to symbolize conflict?
The storm
True or False: ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ is a poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson.
True
Fill in the blank: In ‘War Photographer’, the line ‘In his darkroom he is finally alone with his ________’ reflects the photographer’s isolation.
thoughts
What does the poem ‘Poppies’ by Jane Weir explore?
The emotional impact of war on families
Which poem reflects on the theme of colonialism and its effects?
Checking Out Me History by John Agard
True or False: ‘Bayonet Charge’ is a poem by Ted Hughes.
True
What is the significance of the ‘half-formed ghost’ in ‘The Emigrée’ by Carol Rumens?
It symbolizes the lost identity of the speaker.
What does the poem ‘Exposure’ reveal about the soldiers’ experience?
The harsh realities of trench warfare and its psychological effects.
What is the central conflict in ‘The Prelude’ by William Wordsworth?
The struggle between nature and human ambition.
Multiple choice: In which poem is the phrase ‘the mouth of a lion’ used?
A. The Prelude by Wordsworth
True or False: ‘London’ presents a hopeful view of the city.
False
