Eavan boland - This Moment

Question 1

A neighbourhood at dusk.

Answer 1

Slow pace full stop
Symbolism- dusk quiet
Full stop- suspense rhythm broken
Sets the scene

Question 2

Things are getting ready
To happen
Out of sight

Answer 2

Encampment- quick pace
Beauty of daily life
Sense of anticipation
Foreshadowing

Question 3

Stars and moths
And rinds slanting around fruit

Answer 3

Alliteration
Beauty of life
Progression of life
Beautiful imagery

Question 4

But not yet.

Answer 4

Simple singular line
Pause
Nature unfolding
Things in nature and life takes time

Question 5

One tree is black.
One window is yellow as butter.

Answer 5

Anaphora- one
Delaying the moment- suspense
Contrast between light and dark- day and night
Alliteration- B
Cinematic quality

Question 6

A woman leans down to catch a child
who has run into her arms
this moment.

Answer 6

Intimate imagery
Beauty in the simple things of life
First line long- reminiscent of mother arms
Enjambment- emotion fast pace
Moment of love and beauty in life

Question 7

Stars rise.
Moths flutter.
Apples sweeten in the dark.

Answer 7

Slow pace- full stops
Lyrical
Trust in natural course of life
Good things come even after dark times
Appreciation of little things in life