BME quotes Flashcards
What is a key quote from the beginning of ‘Ozymandias’?
‘I met a traveller from an antique land’
What is a key quote from the middle of ‘Ozymandias’?
‘Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!’
What is a key quote from the end of ‘Ozymandias’?
‘The lone and level sands stretch far away.’
Which poem begins with ‘Half a league, half a league, half a league onward’?
‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’
What is a key quote from the middle of ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’?
‘Into the valley of Death rode the six hundred.’
What is a key quote from the end of ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’?
‘Theirs not to make reply, theirs not to reason why.’
What is a significant quote from the beginning of ‘Exposure’?
‘The snow-drenched land’
What is a key quote from the middle of ‘Exposure’?
‘But nothing happens.’
What is a key quote from the end of ‘Exposure’?
‘For love of God is dying.’
What is a key quote from the beginning of ‘London’?
‘I wander thro’ each charter’d street.’
What is a key quote from the middle of ‘London’?
‘And the hapless soldier’s sigh runs in blood down palace walls.’
What is a key quote from the end of ‘London’?
‘The youthful harlot’s curse blasts the new-born infant’s tear.’
What is a key quote from the beginning of ‘My Last Duchess’?
‘That’s my last Duchess painted on the wall.’
What is a key quote from the middle of ‘My Last Duchess’?
‘She had a heart—how shall I say?—too soon made glad.’
What is a key quote from the end of ‘My Last Duchess’?
‘Notice Neptune, though, taming a sea-horse.’
What is a key quote from the beginning of ‘Storm on the Island’?
‘We are prepared: we build our houses squat.’
What is a key quote from the middle of ‘Storm on the Island’?
‘The sea is company, exploding comfortably.’
What is a key quote from the end of ‘Storm on the Island’?
‘When it blows full, it’s a different story.’
What is a key quote from the beginning of ‘The Prelude’?
‘I dipped my oars into the silent lake.’
What is a key quote from the middle of ‘The Prelude’?
‘A huge peak, black and huge.’
What is a key quote from the end of ‘The Prelude’?
‘There hung a darkness, call it solitude.’
What is a key quote from the beginning of ‘War Photographer’?
‘In his darkroom he is finally alone.’
What is a key quote from the middle of ‘War Photographer’?
‘A hundred agonies in black-and-white.’
What is a key quote from the end of ‘War Photographer’?
‘The reader’s eyeballs prick with tears.’
What is the key quote from ‘Ozymandias’ that highlights the theme of power?
‘Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!’
Which poem features the quote ‘The lone and level sands stretch far away’?
‘Ozymandias’
True or False: The quote ‘I wandered lonely as a cloud’ is from a power and conflict poem.
False
Fill in the blank: In ‘Exposure’, the quote ‘But nothing happens’ reflects the theme of _____ and futility.
stagnation
What does the quote ‘The soldier’s hands are stained with blood’ from ‘War Photographer’ suggest?
It suggests the guilt and trauma experienced by soldiers.
Which poem includes the quote ‘My Last Duchess’?
‘My Last Duchess’
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
C) Both A and B
What is the significance of the quote ‘The world is full of the dead’ in ‘Remains’?
It highlights the lasting impact of violence and memory.
True or False: ‘The Prelude’ explores the conflict between nature and humanity.
True
Complete the quote from ‘Storm on the Island’: ‘We are prepared: we build our _____.’
houses squat
What theme is reflected in the quote ‘I was never there’ in ‘The Emigrée’?
The theme of displacement and identity.
Fill in the blank: In ‘Poppies’, the quote ‘The world overflowing like a treasure chest’ conveys a sense of _____ and loss.
beauty
What does the quote ‘Terror as a tactic’ from ‘Bayonet Charge’ imply?
It implies the psychological impact of war on soldiers.
Which poem contains the key quote ‘In the midst of the chaos’?
‘Bayonet Charge’
Multiple Choice: Which poem features a reflection on the futility of war: A) ‘Exposure’ B) ‘Ozymandias’ C) ‘War Photographer’
A) ‘Exposure’
What is the main theme conveyed by the quote ‘The blood shadow’ in ‘Remains’?
The theme of guilt and the haunting memories of conflict.
True or False: The quote ‘The wind dives to the ground’ is from ‘Storm on the Island’.
True
What does the quote ‘She had a lovely face’ from ‘My Last Duchess’ reveal about the Duke?
It reveals his possessive and objectifying view of women.
Complete the quote from ‘War Photographer’: ‘In his dark room he is finally alone with his _____.’
thoughts
What is the significance of the quote ‘I cannot forget’ in ‘The Emigrée’?
It highlights the enduring nature of memory and belonging.
Fill in the blank: In ‘Poppies’, the quote ‘I was brave’ signifies a mother’s _____ and strength.
courage
What does the quote ‘The sea is a dangerous place’ from ‘Storm on the Island’ suggest about nature?
It suggests the unpredictable and threatening aspects of nature.
Which poem includes the line ‘The soldier’s heart’?
‘War Photographer’
True or False: The line ‘I feel like I am being watched’ is from ‘Charge of the Light Brigade’.
False
What theme is represented by the quote ‘A hundred agonies in black and white’ in ‘War Photographer’?
The theme of the emotional impact of war and suffering.
