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BME quotes Flashcards

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What is a key quote from the beginning of ‘Ozymandias’?

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‘I met a traveller from an antique land’

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What is a key quote from the middle of ‘Ozymandias’?

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‘Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!’

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What is a key quote from the end of ‘Ozymandias’?

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‘The lone and level sands stretch far away.’

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Which poem begins with ‘Half a league, half a league, half a league onward’?

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‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’

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What is a key quote from the middle of ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’?

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‘Into the valley of Death rode the six hundred.’

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What is a key quote from the end of ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’?

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‘Theirs not to make reply, theirs not to reason why.’

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What is a significant quote from the beginning of ‘Exposure’?

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‘The snow-drenched land’

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What is a key quote from the middle of ‘Exposure’?

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‘But nothing happens.’

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What is a key quote from the end of ‘Exposure’?

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‘For love of God is dying.’

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What is a key quote from the beginning of ‘London’?

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‘I wander thro’ each charter’d street.’

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What is a key quote from the middle of ‘London’?

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‘And the hapless soldier’s sigh runs in blood down palace walls.’

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What is a key quote from the end of ‘London’?

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‘The youthful harlot’s curse blasts the new-born infant’s tear.’

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What is a key quote from the beginning of ‘My Last Duchess’?

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‘That’s my last Duchess painted on the wall.’

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What is a key quote from the middle of ‘My Last Duchess’?

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‘She had a heart—how shall I say?—too soon made glad.’

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What is a key quote from the end of ‘My Last Duchess’?

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‘Notice Neptune, though, taming a sea-horse.’

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What is a key quote from the beginning of ‘Storm on the Island’?

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‘We are prepared: we build our houses squat.’

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What is a key quote from the middle of ‘Storm on the Island’?

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‘The sea is company, exploding comfortably.’

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What is a key quote from the end of ‘Storm on the Island’?

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‘When it blows full, it’s a different story.’

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What is a key quote from the beginning of ‘The Prelude’?

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‘I dipped my oars into the silent lake.’

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What is a key quote from the middle of ‘The Prelude’?

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‘A huge peak, black and huge.’

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What is a key quote from the end of ‘The Prelude’?

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‘There hung a darkness, call it solitude.’

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What is a key quote from the beginning of ‘War Photographer’?

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‘In his darkroom he is finally alone.’

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What is a key quote from the middle of ‘War Photographer’?

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‘A hundred agonies in black-and-white.’

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What is a key quote from the end of ‘War Photographer’?

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‘The reader’s eyeballs prick with tears.’

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What is the key quote from ‘Ozymandias’ that highlights the theme of power?

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‘Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!’

26
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Which poem features the quote ‘The lone and level sands stretch far away’?

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‘Ozymandias’

27
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True or False: The quote ‘I wandered lonely as a cloud’ is from a power and conflict poem.

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False

28
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Fill in the blank: In ‘Exposure’, the quote ‘But nothing happens’ reflects the theme of _____ and futility.

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stagnation

29
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What does the quote ‘The soldier’s hands are stained with blood’ from ‘War Photographer’ suggest?

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It suggests the guilt and trauma experienced by soldiers.

30
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Which poem includes the quote ‘My Last Duchess’?

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‘My Last Duchess’

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Multiple Choice: Which quote from ‘Charge of the Light Brigade’ emphasizes bravery? A) ‘Into the valley of Death’ B) ‘Half a league, half a league’ C) Both A and B

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C) Both A and B

32
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What is the significance of the quote ‘The world is full of the dead’ in ‘Remains’?

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It highlights the lasting impact of violence and memory.

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True or False: ‘The Prelude’ explores the conflict between nature and humanity.

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True

34
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Complete the quote from ‘Storm on the Island’: ‘We are prepared: we build our _____.’

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houses squat

35
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What theme is reflected in the quote ‘I was never there’ in ‘The Emigrée’?

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The theme of displacement and identity.

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Fill in the blank: In ‘Poppies’, the quote ‘The world overflowing like a treasure chest’ conveys a sense of _____ and loss.

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beauty

37
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What does the quote ‘Terror as a tactic’ from ‘Bayonet Charge’ imply?

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It implies the psychological impact of war on soldiers.

38
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Which poem contains the key quote ‘In the midst of the chaos’?

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‘Bayonet Charge’

39
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Multiple Choice: Which poem features a reflection on the futility of war: A) ‘Exposure’ B) ‘Ozymandias’ C) ‘War Photographer’

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A) ‘Exposure’

40
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What is the main theme conveyed by the quote ‘The blood shadow’ in ‘Remains’?

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The theme of guilt and the haunting memories of conflict.

41
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True or False: The quote ‘The wind dives to the ground’ is from ‘Storm on the Island’.

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True

42
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What does the quote ‘She had a lovely face’ from ‘My Last Duchess’ reveal about the Duke?

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It reveals his possessive and objectifying view of women.

43
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Complete the quote from ‘War Photographer’: ‘In his dark room he is finally alone with his _____.’

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thoughts

44
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What is the significance of the quote ‘I cannot forget’ in ‘The Emigrée’?

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It highlights the enduring nature of memory and belonging.

45
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Fill in the blank: In ‘Poppies’, the quote ‘I was brave’ signifies a mother’s _____ and strength.

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courage

46
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What does the quote ‘The sea is a dangerous place’ from ‘Storm on the Island’ suggest about nature?

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It suggests the unpredictable and threatening aspects of nature.

47
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Which poem includes the line ‘The soldier’s heart’?

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‘War Photographer’

48
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True or False: The line ‘I feel like I am being watched’ is from ‘Charge of the Light Brigade’.

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False

49
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What theme is represented by the quote ‘A hundred agonies in black and white’ in ‘War Photographer’?

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The theme of the emotional impact of war and suffering.

English lit - poems (2 decks)

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