Knowedge - Poppies Flashcards
1
Q
Written by
A
Jane Weir
2
Q
Why was it written
A
For Carol Anne Duffy poet laureate.
3
Q
How many stanzas of how many lines?
A
Four stanzas with 6,11,12,6 lines respectively.
4
Q
Why are the caesuras used?
A
Caesuras are used to show the breaking of a mother who is trying to appear calm and content on the surface.
5
Q
Written in what form
A
Narrative form
6
Q
Extensive use of what imagery?
A
Tactile
7
Q
Which stanza uses lots of metaphors?
A
Stanza 3
8
Q
Which stanza uses loads of symbols?
A
Stanza 4 i.e. Song bird, the door, the dove
