Valentine - Quotations Flashcards
“not a ___ rose or ____ heart”
“not a red rose or satin heart”
“not a red rose or satin heart” what does this show
speaker implies stereotypical symbols of love are cliche and lack meaning
“not a red rose or satin heart” what line is this on
line 1
“i ____ you an ____”
“i give you an onion”
“i give you an onion” what does this show
unexpected contrast from the first line- extended metaphor for love
“it will ____ you with ____”
“it will blind you with pain”
“it will blind you with pain” what does this show
onion symbolises how love can create pain, language is negative unlike traditional Valentines Day messages
“i am _____ to be _____”
“i am trying to be truthful”
“i am trying to be truthful” what does this show
unconnected from the other lines, could represent the “heart” of the poem - trying to find the real meaning of love
“not a ___ card or a _____”
“not a cute card or a kissogram”
“not a cute card or a kissogram” what does this show
alliteration makes it seem overly sentimental and makes the narrator seem disdainful
“it’s ____ kiss will ___ on your ____”
“it’s fierce kiss will stay on your lips”
“it’s fierce kiss will stay on your lips” what does this show
love is described in physical terms, suggestion it can be dangerous and possessive
“for as ___ as we ____”
“for as long as we are”
“for as long as we are” what does this show
echoes the wedding vows
