Red Red Rose Flashcards
What quote reveals that the poet is scottish?
‘Bonny Lass’ as they say bonny a lot in scotland
Who is the author?
Robert burns
Who is he writing for?
He is writing for ‘ his dear’ and his ‘bonny lass’
What does the poet talk about?
Burns talks about the deep love he has from his partner
What does the author want the reader to know?
The love they have for their partner will never
fade even as time passes and distance comes between them.
How does the author use imagery?
He uses imagery by describing his love ‘like a red rose that’s newly sprung in june’. A rose had connotations such as; beautiful, romantic, sweet, purity and royalty.
When was the poem written?
1794
Is the text written in a formal or informal voice?
Formal
How does the author show his love to his partner by saying ‘till a’ the seas gang dry’?
The author shows his love by saying this as the seas will never go dry so his love for his dear will never end.
What rhyme scheme does the first stanza of the poem have?
A,B,C,B
Does the poem have any rhyme?
