Poetry revision (Red Rose) Flashcards
What is the poet talking about when he says “till a’ the seas gang dry”?
He would wait until the seas go dry except the sea can’t really go dry. So he would have to wait an insanely long time. He is just talking about how long he would wait.
How do we know that Robert Burns is scottish?
He uses a scottish word and the word is “Bonny lass” which means pretty person and it’s a commonly used scottish word.
What does the rose symbolise?
It symbolises his love for the girl and how much he cares for her.
What imagery does the poet use?
He creates an image in our mind that he would cross an ocean or walk a thousand miles if he had to, to finally get to the person he truly loves.
Why does he say things repetitively?
To express how he feels and how much he loves her.
Who wrote Red Rose?
Robert Burns
What imagery does the poet use?
He puts a picture in the reader’s mind that shows them that he is willing to go to the extreme to finally get to his one love.
What kind of language does the Author use?
He uses old words from a long time ago and really describes in detail his love.
How many Stanzas are in the poem?
4 Stanzas
What is the Rhyme scheme of the poem?
The Rhyme scheme is A B C B
