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What is the significance of the word ‘Paper’ in the poem?

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It draws the reader’s attention and suggests importance and potential for change

‘Paper’ is emphasized as a powerful element in the poem.

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How does mentioning the Koran contribute to the theme of the poem?

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It broadens the importance of paper as a medium for recording belief.

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What literary device is used to convey respect and affection for the pages?

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Gentle veros and repetition of ‘and’.

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What shift in tone occurs in the poem regarding buildings made of paper?

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It suggests that buildings made of paper would be seen as temporary.

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What does a short, blunt sentence in the poem reflect?

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The fixed nature of maps and borders, indicating division rather than freedom.

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What role do receipts play in the poem?

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They record day-to-day lives and can tell a story about one’s existence.

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What does the simile in the poem hint at?

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How our lives can be controlled by money.

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What effect does the consonance of ‘brick’ and ‘block’ have?

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It emphasizes the solidity of the objects.

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What does ‘Tissue’ symbolize in the poem?

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Paper that allows light to shine through, symbolizing potential for change.

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What is described as ‘paper thinned by age or touching’?

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The kind found in well-used books, like the back of the Koran.

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What does the phrase ‘pages smoothed and stroked and turned transparent with attention’ suggest?

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The care and significance attributed to the pages.

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What might happen if buildings were made of paper, according to the speaker?

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People might feel their drift and see how easily they fall away.

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What do maps and their borderlines represent in the poem?

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Temporary marks that can be illuminated by the sun.

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What do fine slips from grocery shops symbolize?

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They reflect how much was sold and how our lives might fly like paper kites.

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What is the role of an architect as described in the poem?

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To layer luminous script over numbers and designs, suggesting a preference for paper over brick.

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What complex construction is mentioned as being more grand than any building?

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Humans.

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What does the phrase ‘let the daylight break through capitals and monoliths’ imply?

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A desire for light and transparency over human-made structures.

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What do the references to creation in the previous stanzas suggest?

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They could be addressed to a child or the reader, highlighting heritage influence.

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What does light symbolize in the poem?

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It allows things to be seen rather than hidden.

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How can whole lives be summed up according to the poem?

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By marks on paper.

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What is emphasized by having ‘attention’ as the last word before a full stop?

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The importance of what has come before.

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What do the rhymes ‘shift’ and ‘drift’ play on?

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The idea of movement.

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What does the alliteration in the poem create?

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A flowing effect and a sense of freedom.

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How does the poet’s work mirror the architect’s work?

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Both build layers, the poet with words and meanings, the architect with physical structures.

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What does the repetition of 'over' reinforce in the poem?
The idea of layers.
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What criticism does the poem imply about human pride?
We create big, imposing buildings that are ultimately unimportant.
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What does the repetition of line 11 remind us of?
That we are all part of a complex, lasting family history.
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Define 'Koran'.
The holy book of Islam.
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What does 'sepia' refer to?
A brownish-grey colour.
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What are 'monoliths'?
Large stone statues or columns.
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Who is Imtiaz Dharker?
Imtiaz Dharker was born in Pakistan, raised in Glasgow, and now lives in Britain and India.
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What collection is the poem 'Tissue' from?
'Tissue' is from the 2006 collection The Terrorist at My Table.
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What is a key theme in the first three stanzas of 'Tissue'?
The importance of paper as a means of recording our history.
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What paradox is discussed in stanzas four to six of 'Tissue'?
Paper is fragile, yet it still controls our lives.
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What do the final thirteen lines of 'Tissue' focus on?
Creating things, particularly human life.
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What does the poem suggest about human life?
Life is more complex and precious than other things we create; it's temporary but part of a bigger ongoing story.
37
Describe the poetic voice in 'Tissue'.
The poetic voice is elusive, focusing on humanity in general rather than a specific person or speaker.
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How does the structure of 'Tissue' contribute to its themes?
The poem has three main parts, moving through ideas about history, human experience, and the creation of human life.
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What is notable about the final line of 'Tissue'?
The final, single line stands out and focuses the reader on their own identity and how it's created.
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How is light portrayed in 'Tissue'?
Light is presented as a positive force that enables understanding and can move through boundaries.
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What comparisons are made regarding creation in 'Tissue'?
Man-made constructions like buildings and borderlines are compared with the creation of humans.
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What is the significance of the homonyms of 'tissue' in the poem?
They create a link between paper and humans; both tissue paper and human tissue are fragile yet powerful.
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What does the word 'tissue' originally mean?
Something that had been woven, reinforcing the idea that human lives are built up in layers.
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What controls human life according to 'Tissue'?
Money, religion, nature, pride, and governments ('capitals').
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What vision does the speaker have regarding freedom in 'Tissue'?
The speaker imagines a world that breaks free from restrictions, where human constructions are less permanent.
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Fill in the blank: The poem 'Tissue' explores ideas to do with _______.
family identity.
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Which poem is suggested for comparison with 'Tissue' regarding nature's power?
'Ozymandias'.
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Name two poems that could be compared with 'Tissue' for themes of family identity.
* 'Poppies' * 'Kamikaze'
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Why does Dharker describe the human body as a 'structure'?
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Why do you think the architect would 'never wish to build again with brick'?
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Why is the word 'transparent' repeated on lines 12 and 36?
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Why do you think the poet lists details of what families might write in the back of the Koran?
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What is the central theme of the poem 'Tissue'?
The fragility of mankind and the power of nature ## Footnote The poem examines how both human life and the constructs we create are delicate.
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In 'Tissue', what does paper symbolize?
Human power and its fragility ## Footnote Paper represents various aspects of human life, such as nationality and finance.
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True or False: 'Tissue' is a structured poem with a rigid form.
False ## Footnote The poem uses free verse and enjambment, creating a sense of freedom.
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What literary device is used to compare paper to human life in 'Tissue'?
Extended metaphor ## Footnote This metaphor highlights the similarities in fragility between paper and human existence.
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Fill in the blank: The phrase 'smoothed and stroked' is _______ in 'Tissue'.
repeated ## Footnote This repetition emphasizes the respect we should have for what paper symbolizes.
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What does the imagery of sunlight shining through paper represent?
Nature's power and transparency ## Footnote This imagery suggests that nature has an inherent strength that shines through human constructs.
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What is the significance of maps in 'Tissue'?
They symbolize human attempts to control nature ## Footnote Maps reflect how humans try to organize and exert power over the natural world.
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What does the simile 'money controls us' suggest in 'Tissue'?
The illusion of control over money ## Footnote It suggests that while we believe we manage money, it ultimately has power over our lives.
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What are 'capitals and monoliths' referring to in the poem?
Cities, corporations, and governments ## Footnote These constructs are created to exert power, yet they often dominate our lives.
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How does Dharker describe the relationship between mankind and nature?
Mankind is weak and vulnerable in relation to nature ## Footnote The poem suggests that despite our ambitions, nature remains more powerful.
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What does the term 'double meaning' refer to in the context of the word 'transparent'?
It means both letting light through and being honest ## Footnote This duality highlights the complexity of human constructs.
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What does the list of 'borderlines, the marks/that rivers make' symbolize?
Human attempts to organize and control nature ## Footnote This illustrates the effort to impose structure on the natural world.
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What effect does enjambment create in 'Tissue'?
A sense of freedom of movement ## Footnote It reflects the fluidity of life and the lack of control humans have.
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What is an impressionistic poem?
A poem that conveys feelings and impressions rather than clear, direct statements ## Footnote 'Tissue' uses impressionistic imagery to explore themes of fragility and power.
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How does Dharker view the role of architects in relation to paper?
She suggests architects would build with paper to create transparency ## Footnote This indicates a desire for honesty in the constructs we create.
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What is the significance of the phrase 'fine slips' in 'Tissue'?
It symbolizes the delicate nature of life controlled by money ## Footnote This phrase connects the fragility of paper to the fragility of human existence.

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