Poppies Flashcards

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What is a recurring theme in the poem ‘Poppies’ by Jane Weir?

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Memory

The theme of memory is central to the exploration of emotions and identity in the poem.

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What emotional concepts are explored in ‘Poppies’?

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Emotions

The poem delves into feelings associated with loss, nostalgia, and remembrance.

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How does the poem ‘Poppies’ relate to the concept of identity?

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Identity

The poem reflects on how personal experiences shape one’s identity.

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What phrase from ‘Poppies’ suggests the disruption of normalcy?

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‘Spasms of paper red, disrupting a blockade/of yellow bias binding’

This imagery conveys a sense of chaos and interruption in the speaker’s life.

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What does the line ‘Sellotape bandaged around my hand’ symbolize?

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Healing or protection

The use of Sellotape suggests attempts to mend or hold together emotional pain.

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What imagery is used in ‘Poppies’ to convey transformation?

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‘All my worlds/flattened, rolled, turned into felt’

This imagery indicates a change in perspective and reality.

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What does the phrase ‘released a song bird from its cage’ signify?

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Freedom or liberation

This line suggests the release of emotions or memories that were previously confined.

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What natural imagery is present in ‘Poppies’?

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‘later a single dove flew from the pear tree’

The dove often symbolizes peace and can represent hope or resolution.

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What does ‘your playground voice catching on the wind’ evoke?

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Nostalgia and innocence

This line recalls childhood memories and the carefree nature of youth.

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Fill in the blank: The poem ‘Poppies’ explores themes of _______ and identity.

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Memory

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