Valentine Flashcards
1
Q
what is the poem about
A
The poem’s persona gives a gift to their partner. Rather than giving them a cliched gift, they give them an onion instead. The rest of the poem says why this is appropriate.
2
Q
who wrote the poem (context)
A
An openly LGBTQ+ writer, Duffy wrote this poem in 1993 when challenged by a radio station to write an original love poem for
Valentine’s Day.
3
Q
theme of the poem
A
love
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