Storm On The Island Flashcards
What is the title of the text?
Storm on the island
What is the setting of the text?
A remote island
What is the main conflict in the text?
The inhabitants’ fear of storms and their struggle to survive
Who are the inhabitants of the island?
Farmers
What do the inhabitants do to protect themselves during a storm?
They build walls and barricades
What is the mood of the text?
Fear and tension
What literary device is used to describe the storm?
Personification
What is the tone of the poem?
Foreboding
What is the central theme of the text?
Man vs. nature
How does the storm impact the inhabitants’ daily lives?
It disrupts their routines and causes fear
What does the storm symbolize in the text?
The unpredictability and power of nature
What is the structure of the text?
Free verse
What is the narrator’s perspective in the text?
First person plural
What is the significance of the title ‘Storm on the island’?
It foreshadows the central event of the text
What is the resolution of the conflict in the text?
The storm passes and the inhabitants survive
What is the effect of the storm on the inhabitants’ sense of security?
It shatters their sense of security and exposes their vulnerability
What is the purpose of the text?
To explore the themes of fear, survival, and the power of nature
What is the central image in the text?
The storm approaching the island
What is the tone of the poem towards the storm?
Fearful and respectful
What is the effect of the storm on the landscape of the island?
It changes the landscape and leaves destruction in its wake
What is the speaker’s attitude towards the storm?
Fearful and resigned
What is the significance of the storm in the context of the island?
It is a constant threat that shapes the inhabitants’ lives
What is the central metaphor in the text?
The storm as a symbol of chaos and destruction
What is the effect of the storm on the inhabitants’ sense of community?
It strengthens their sense of unity and solidarity
