Valentine Flashcards
(36 cards)
What’s your first quote for ‘Love’?
“moon wrapped in brown paper.”
Explain, “moon wrapped in brown paper.”
The metaphor describes something so special being wrapped up in simple ‘brown paper’ which emphasises that this is a gift and the honesty of the poem
What’s your second quote for ‘Love’?
“like the careful undressing of love”
Explain, “like the careful undressing of love”
The word choice of ‘careful’ suggests that the relationship should be tender and caring, especially when it comes intimacy
What’s your third quote for ‘Love’?
“It promises light”
Explain, “It promises light”
The phrase suggests that a relationship should be enriching and fulfilling
What’s your fourth quote for ‘Love’?
“I give you an onion”
Explain, “I give you an onion”
The short sentence is blunt to emphasise how strange this gift is and the rejection of traditional Valentine’s gifts
What’s your fifth quote for ‘Love’?
“Its fierce kiss will stay on your lips”
Explain, “Its fierce kiss will stay on your lips”
The word choice of ‘fierce’ sounds possessive and passionate, just as the taste of an onion stays in your mouth, so too does the love of a previous lover
What’s your sixth quote for ‘Love’?
“Its scent will cling to your fingers”
Explain, “Its scent will cling to your fingers”
The word choice of ‘cling’ suggests something sticking to you, as the scent of an onion lasts long, so too do the feelings of a relationship linger
What’s your first quote for ‘Change’?
“if you like.”
Explain, “if you like.”
The phrase puts the power into the other person’s hands and shows how a relationship takes two people in order to work
What’s your first quote for ‘Contrast’?
“Not a red rose or satin heart.”
Explain, “Not a red rose or satin heart.”
The placement of the ‘not’ being first shows that this whole poem is a rejection of traditional Valentine’s and romance
What’s your second quote for ‘Contrast’?
“Not a cute card or kissogram.”
Explain, “Not a cute card or kissogram.”
The placement of the ‘not’ being first shows that this whole poem is a rejection of traditional Valentine’s and romance
What’s your third quote for ‘Contrast’?
“lethal”
Explain, “lethal”
The short sentence emphasises the powerful and threatening sound of the word and suggests the violence of a relationship
What’s your fourth quote for ‘Contrast’?
“For as long as we are.”
Explain, “For as long as we are.”
The phrase is realistic and suggests that at some point the honeymoon phase will end
What’s your fifth quote for ‘Contrast’?
“possessive and faithful”
Explain, “possessive and faithful”
The word choice of ‘possessive’ hints at a relationship becoming toxic, and it contrasts with the word ‘faithful’, which is a good thing in an relationship
