Letters Form Yorshire Flashcards
Who made letters from Yorkshire
Maura Dooley
What is the main theme of the poem ‘Letters from Yorkshire’?
Themes include nature, longing, separation, and friendship.
What feelings does the narrator experience in ‘Letters from Yorkshire’?
The narrator feels envy towards her male friend’s life in the country.
What does the narrator do for work compared to her friend?
She engages in far less important work in the city.
How do the letters from her friend affect the narrator?
They help her feel connected to him and his way of life.
What does the plural ‘letters’ in the title suggest?
It implies the poet receives many letters that are looked forward to and welcomed.
What is the mood of the poem ‘Letters from Yorkshire’?
The mood is reflective yet positive.
Fill in the blank: The narrator envies her friend’s life in the _______.
[country]
True or False: The narrator lives in the city.
True
What kind of work does the friend engage in?
Growing vegetables and living in the country.
What does the poem reflect on in relation to the narrator’s feelings?
It reflects on her longing and separation from her friend.
What form is the poem written in?
Free verse
This form allows for a natural flow, resembling a letter.
How many stanzas does the poem contain?
Five 3-line stanzas (tercets)
The tercets may reflect the disconnection felt by the speaker.
What stylistic element contributes to the reflective sense of the poem?
Lack of rhyme and use of enjambment
These elements enhance the poem’s natural flow and introspective quality.
What do the first three stanzas of the poem highlight?
The differences in their lives
This emphasizes the disconnection between the speaker and her male friend.
What is revealed in the final two stanzas of the poem?
A deep bond despite the distance
This highlights the emotional connection that transcends physical separation.
Fill in the blank: The poem’s structure reflects a sense of _______.
[disconnection]
The structure contrasts the differences in their lives with their emotional bond.
What literary device does the poet use to explore her feelings?
Nature
The poet employs nature as a central theme to reflect her emotions.
What does the poet yearn for in the poem?
The simplicity of his lifestyle
This yearning is expressed through the use of monosyllabic words.
Which type of words are used to emphasize the connection to nature?
Monosyllabic words and simple physical verbs
Examples include ‘you,’ ‘out there,’ ‘digging,’ and ‘planting.’
What does the phrase ‘feeding words into a blank screen’ imply?
Her dissatisfaction with her own work
This contrasts with the simplicity of the man’s life.
What feeling does the poet express about the distance between her and the man?
Dislike for the ‘icy’ distance
This indicates emotional coldness despite physical separation.
How are their spiritual connections described in the poem?
Their ‘souls’ are still in sync through their letters
This highlights a deep emotional bond despite physical distance.
Fill in the blank: The poet uses _______ to emphasize her connection to nature.
Simple physical verbs
This includes actions like ‘digging’ and ‘planting.’
