War Photographer

Question 2

Who is the author of ‘War Photographer’?

Answer 2

Carol Ann Duffy

Question 3

What is the main theme of ‘War Photographer’?

Answer 3

The impact of war and the role of the photographer in documenting it.

Question 4

True or False: The poem ‘War Photographer’ is written in the first person.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Fill in the blank: The photographer develops his photos in ______.

Answer 5

darkroom

Question 6

What does the ‘darkroom’ symbolize in the poem?

Answer 6

The isolation and the emotional processing of trauma.

Question 7

Multiple Choice: Which of the following images is NOT mentioned in ‘War Photographer’? A) A soldier, B) A child, C) A sunset

Answer 7

C) A sunset

Question 8

What emotion does the war photographer experience upon returning home?

Answer 8

Isolation and disconnection from the people around him.

Question 9

True or False: The poem suggests that people in the photographer’s home country are indifferent to the suffering depicted in the photographs.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What does the phrase ‘a hundred agonies’ refer to?

Answer 10

The suffering of individuals captured in the photographs.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: The poem contrasts the beauty of ______ with the horrors of war.

Answer 11

home

Question 12

What role does memory play in ‘War Photographer’?

Answer 12

Memory evokes the trauma and pain associated with the images captured.

Question 13

Short Answer: How does Duffy use language to convey the brutality of war?

Answer 13

Through vivid imagery and stark contrasts.

Question 14

Multiple Choice: What type of imagery is prevalent in ‘War Photographer’? A) Natural imagery, B) War imagery, C) Urban imagery

Answer 14

B) War imagery

Question 15

What is the significance of the line ‘In his darkroom, he is finally alone’?

Answer 15

It highlights the solitude and reflection that come with processing trauma.

Question 16

True or False: The speaker in the poem finds solace in their work.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

Fill in the blank: The poem addresses the ______ of the viewer in relation to the war photographer’s work.

Answer 17

responsibility

Question 18

What does the final stanza of the poem suggest about the impact of war photographs?

Answer 18

They evoke strong emotions but often lead to apathy in the viewers.

Question 19

Short Answer: Describe the tone of ‘War Photographer’.

Answer 19

The tone is somber and reflective.

Question 20

Multiple Choice: Which literary device is frequently used in ‘War Photographer’? A) Alliteration, B) Metaphor, C) Hyperbole

Answer 20

B) Metaphor

Question 21

What does the war photographer struggle with after returning from conflict zones?

Answer 21

The inability to communicate the reality of war to those who have not experienced it.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: The poem often reflects on the ______ of the media in depicting war.

Answer 22

role

Question 23

True or False: ‘War Photographer’ includes a critique of the media’s portrayal of war.

Answer 23

True

Question 24

What is the effect of the juxtaposition between ‘home’ and ‘war’ in the poem?

Answer 24

It emphasizes the stark differences in experience and emotional response.

Question 25

Short Answer: How does Duffy portray the war photographer's emotional state?

Answer 25

As conflicted and burdened by the weight of their work.

Question 26

What is the significance of the title 'War Photographer'?

Answer 26

It identifies the profession while highlighting the emotional and moral complexities involved.

Question 27

Multiple Choice: Which emotion does the poem primarily evoke? A) Joy, B) Sadness, C) Anger

Answer 27

B) Sadness