Blessing Flashcards
1
Q
themes
A
- poverty
- importance of water
2
Q
why is it free verse?
A
could mirror the free flow of water
3
Q
what quote is “TSCLAP”
A
“the skin cracks like a pod”
4
Q
analysis of “the skin cracks like a pod”
A
- immediate contrast with the title
- “cracks” - pain, discomfort, harsh word
- harsh consonants reflect harshness of scorching sun
5
Q
what quote is “ITDOT”
A
“imagine the drip of it”
6
Q
analysis of “imagine the drip of it”
A
- “imagine” - invites readers to empathise with those struggling.
- “drip” - shows the minimal amount of water
- onomatopoeia engages senses. monosyllables emphasise severe dehydration
7
Q
what quote is “SCTTG”
A
“silver crashes to the ground”
8
Q
analysis of “silver crashes to the ground”
A
- metaphor
- accentuates the value of water to them
- encourages privileged readers to reflect
- “crashes” - shows the amount of water. contrasts to “drip” in stanza 2
9
Q
who is the poet?
A
Imtiaz Dharkar
10
Q
writer intentions
A
to remind readers that it is important to remember that water is a true blessing for these people and this community because they were deprived of it
11
Q
reader reaction
A
they feel appreciative and grateful that they are able to have easy access to water and are conscious that there are people struggling out there.
