Half Past Two Flashcards
1
Q
symbolism in ‘Half-past Two’:
A
The clock is personified in the poem
2
Q
Structure
A
It is written in free verse and is made up of 11 three-line stanzas, which is also known as a tercet:
3
Q
What does the structure show
A
The structure could reflect the childlike innocence and pace young children often speak in when recounting an incident
4
Q
hyperbole
A
did Something Very Wrong”
5
Q
Analysis
A
The exaggeration and capital letters offer an insight into the child’s fears of being caught and getting into trouble
