Half past two

Question 1

Who is the author of the poem ‘Half Past Two’?

Answer 1

UA Fanthorpe

Question 2

What is the primary theme explored in ‘Half Past Two’?

Answer 2

The experience of childhood and the perception of time.

Question 3

True or False: The poem ‘Half Past Two’ is written from the perspective of an adult.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Fill in the blank: In ‘Half Past Two’, the child feels __________ about the concept of time.

Answer 4

confused

Question 5

What literary device is prominently used in ‘Half Past Two’ to illustrate the child’s perspective?

Answer 5

Imagery

Question 6

Multiple Choice: What does ‘half past two’ symbolize in the poem? A) A specific time B) Childhood innocence C) Adult responsibilities

Answer 6

B) Childhood innocence

Question 7

How does the child in ‘Half Past Two’ perceive the concept of time differently from adults?

Answer 7

The child sees time as fluid and not strictly measured, unlike adults.

Question 8

What emotion primarily drives the child’s experience in the poem?

Answer 8

Isolation

Question 9

True or False: The poem uses a formal tone throughout.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

What is one effect of the poem’s structure on its overall meaning?

Answer 10

The irregular structure reflects the child’s fragmented understanding of time.