Colscaradh - Metaphor

Question 1

The poet uses metaphors effectively in this poem.

Answer 1

Úsáideann an file meafair go héifeachtach sa dán seo.

Question 2

The metaphors add a lot to the images in this poem.

Answer 2

Cuireann na meafair go mór le na híomhanna sa dán seo.

Question 3

He uses “nead” and “tine” as a metaphor for the house.

Answer 3

Úsáideann sé Nead and Tine mar meafar den teach.

Question 4

Mac Suibhne creates a nice, warm and safe image with this metaphor.

Answer 4

Cruthaíonn Mac Suibhne íomha deas, teolaí agus sabháilte leis an meafar seo.

Question 5

Everyone is sitting on the “leac ar thine” comfortably in the house.

Answer 5

Tá gach duine ag suí ar “leac a thine” go compórdach sa teach.

Question 6

THe trousers represent “leath den císte”, which the woman needed for the independence and balance she wanted.

Answer 6

Seasann na bríste agus “leath den císte”, a bhí ag teastáil ón mbean don neamhspleachas agus cothromaíocht a bhí uaithi.

Question 7

It was clear that they were important to her.

Answer 7

Ba léir go raibh siad tábhachtach di.

Question 8

These metaphors were in contrast to each other.

Answer 8

Bhí na meafair seo i gcodarsnacht lena chéile .