Poppies Flashcards
Who is the author of the poem ‘Poppies’?
Jane Weir
What is the central theme of the poem ‘Poppies’?
Remembrance and loss
Where does the speaker place poppies in the poem?
On a war memorial
What does the speaker describe the poppies as in the poem?
Blood-red
What is the significance of the poppies in the poem?
Symbolizing remembrance for fallen soldiers
What does the speaker reflect on in the poem ‘Poppies’?
The impact of war on families
What does the speaker feel towards the poppies in the poem?
A mix of emotions including sadness and love
What literary device is used in the poem ‘Poppies’ to describe the poppies as ‘spasms of paper red’?
Metaphor
What is the tone of the poem ‘Poppies’?
Reflective and melancholic
What war is referenced in the poem ‘Poppies’?
World War I
