Belfast Confetti Flashcards
1
Q
Define extended metaphor.
A
A metaphor present throughout the poem
2
Q
What is the extended metaphor in Belfast Confetti?
A
Literal use of punctuation to represent impact of the bomb
3
Q
Name quote{s} that present the theme of mental suffering
A
“Why can’t is escape?”
“I was trying to complete a sentence in my head but it kept stuttering”
4
Q
Name quote{s} that present the theme of breakdown in communication
A
“a fount of broken type”
“As the riot squad moved in it was raining exclamation marks”
5
Q
Name quote{s} that present the theme of loss of identity
A
“My name?”
“Why can’t I escape”
6
Q
Name quote{s} that present the theme of helplessness in the poem
A
“why cant I escape”
“Dead end again”
“I know this labyrinth so well”
