raglan road ai Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is the title of the song discussed in the lyrics?
Raglan Road
Who wrote the lyrics for ‘Raglan Road’?
Patrick Kavanagh
True or False: ‘Raglan Road’ is a traditional Irish folk song.
False
Fill in the blank: The song ‘Raglan Road’ describes a love that is both ______ and ______.
beautiful, tragic
What city is ‘Raglan Road’ associated with?
Dublin
In which century was ‘Raglan Road’ written?
20th century
What natural element is frequently mentioned in the lyrics?
the leaves
Multiple Choice: Which theme is NOT present in ‘Raglan Road’? A) Love B) Loss C) War D) Nature
C) War
True or False: The lyrics of ‘Raglan Road’ focus solely on the joy of love.
False
What does the narrator reflect on in ‘Raglan Road’?
The pain of unrequited love
Which literary device is prominently used in ‘Raglan Road’?
Imagery
Fill in the blank: The singer expresses feelings of ______ in the face of love’s beauty.
sorrow
Who is the artist known for popularizing ‘Raglan Road’ through music?
Luke Kelly
What is the primary emotion conveyed through the lyrics of ‘Raglan Road’?
Melancholy
Multiple Choice: In ‘Raglan Road’, the protagonist’s love is described as: A) Pure B) Illusory C) Unattainable D) Eternal
C) Unattainable
True or False: ‘Raglan Road’ was inspired by a real-life experience of the author.
True
What type of poem is ‘Raglan Road’ considered to be?
Lyric poem
Fill in the blank: The song reflects the beauty and pain of ______.
love
What kind of imagery is prevalent in ‘Raglan Road’?
Nature imagery
Who is the ‘dark-haired girl’ mentioned in the song?
The object of the narrator’s affection
Multiple Choice: The tone of ‘Raglan Road’ can be described as: A) Joyful B) Nostalgic C) Angry D) Indifferent
B) Nostalgic
What does ‘Raglan Road’ symbolize in the context of the song?
A place of memory and longing
True or False: The song has been covered by various artists throughout the years.
True
What is a significant feature of the song’s structure?
Repetitive refrains
