Valentine Quotes + Context

Question 1

What does Caroline Ann Duffy comment on about love?

Answer 1

How it’s been commercialised

Question 2

What type of poet is Caroline Ann Duffy? (era)

Answer 2

Contemporary/modern day poet

Question 3

How is love presented in Valentine?

Answer 3

Love is dangerous and hurtful

Question 4

What type of view does Ann Duffy have on love?

Answer 4

Unconventional view

Question 5

Give information on 2 of Ann Duffy’s past relationships?

Answer 5

First relationship at 16 - lived with partner ‘till 1982
Second with Jackie Kay - 15 year relationship - 1 child

Question 6

Finish the quote: It is a ……. wrapped in ……. paper.

Answer 6

moon
brown

Question 7

Finish the quote: It will ……. you with tears

Answer 7

blind

Question 8

Finish the quote: Its …… kiss will stay on your …..

Answer 8

fierce
lips

Question 9

Finish the quote: Its ……….. loops shrink to a ……….. ring

Answer 9

platinum
wedding

Question 10

Finish the quote: Not a red …… or a …… heart

Answer 10

rose
satin

Question 11

Finish the quote: like the ……… undressing of ……

Answer 11

careful
love