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The Emigree Flashcards

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What does the context of the text refer to?

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Links to the modern day refugee crisis

The refugee crisis is a significant global issue affecting millions.

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How is the structure of the narrative described?

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There is no progression in the narrative to show that the narrator is stuck in the past

This suggests a theme of inability to move forward due to traumatic experiences.

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What elements of language are highlighted in the text?

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Sunlight, childlike lexis, discrimination

These elements can evoke contrasting emotions and themes within the narrative.

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What is a key point regarding the portrayal of the war-torn country?

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The bad aspects of the war torn country are overlooked to idealise it

This indicates a tendency to romanticize situations rather than acknowledge their realities.

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What does the narrator believe about her memories of the country?

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She believes the memories to be infallible

This suggests a strong emotional attachment to her past.

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What current events does the narrator acknowledge about her homeland?

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There are tyrants and wars throughout the land

This acknowledgment adds a layer of complexity to her memories.

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How does the narrator present her perspective on her homeland?

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She presents a positive perspective

This positivity contrasts with the harsh realities she recognizes.

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What does the narrator gain over time regarding her understanding of her homeland?

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More clarity on the situation

This suggests a maturation of her viewpoint.

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Why is the narrator’s language significant?

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It is important in terms of who she is

Language often shapes identity and cultural connection.

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What feelings does the narrator express towards her city?

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Maternal emotions

This indicates a deep, nurturing attachment to her city.

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What does the narrator do in relation to her city in the present day?

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She either returns to how the city is today or compares it to her new home

This reflects a juxtaposition of past and present experiences.

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What kind of atmosphere does the narrator describe from the citizens of her homeland?

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A threatening atmosphere

This contrasts sharply with her memories of positivity.

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True or False: The narrator can return to her homeland.

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False

The inability to return adds to her sense of loss.

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What literary device creates a childlike tone in the poem?

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Temporal deixis

Temporal deixis refers to words and phrases that relate to time, creating a sense of immediacy or nostalgia.

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What theme is used to illustrate the narrator’s inability to move on from childhood?

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Language

The theme of language reflects the narrator’s connection to her past and her childhood memories.

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What does the poem allude to regarding man-made borders?

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Pain and conflict

The poem suggests that borders can create emotional and physical divisions.

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What imagery describes the narrator’s memories of her country?

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Sunlight-clear

The phrase indicates a bright and vivid recollection of her homeland.

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What is the narrator’s impression of her country despite its current state?

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Bright, filled paperweight

This metaphor suggests that her memories remain intact and beautiful, regardless of the reality.

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How does time affect the narrator’s memories of her city?

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They glow even clearer

Time enhances her memories, making them more vivid despite the passage of years.

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What metaphor is used to describe the narrator’s childhood vocabulary?

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Hollow doll

The metaphor implies that her childhood language is empty yet carries significant meaning.

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Fill in the blank: The narrator feels she has no _______ to return to her country.

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Passport

This signifies her permanent separation from her homeland.

22
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What does the narrator’s city do in her memory?

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Takes her dancing

This imagery suggests a deep emotional connection and joy in her memories.

23
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What do the accusations in the poem signify about the narrator’s experience?

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Persecution

The accusations reflect the challenges and discrimination she faces in her new environment.

24
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What recurring theme is emphasized through the imagery of sunlight?

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Hope and nostalgia

Sunlight symbolizes the warmth of memories and the hope for a better connection to her past.

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True or False: The poem presents a sense of belonging in the narrator’s new home.

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False

The narrator feels alienated and accused in her new environment.

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What does the phrase ‘my shadow falls as evidence of sunlight’ suggest?

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Enduring connection to her past

The shadow symbolizes her presence and the lasting impact of her memories.

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What tone is created by the repetition of ‘they’ in the text?

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An aggressive and accusatory tone

This tone makes the city seem threatening and hostile.

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What does the phrase ‘accuse me of being dark’ signify in the context of social dynamics?

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Experiencing social rejection due to racism

It reflects the narrator’s feelings of not belonging.

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What new threat does the narrator experience in the city?

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Social rejection, rather than physical conflict

This shift signifies a deeper emotional struggle.

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What does the narrator’s inability to return to her native country lead to?

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A precarious position with no ‘sunlight’

This metaphor indicates a lack of hope or warmth.

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How does Rumens emphasize the narrator’s feelings of segregation?

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Through the repetition of ‘their city’ and ‘they accuse me of absence’

This repetition highlights the narrator’s sense of exclusion.

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What literary technique does Rumens use in the last stanza to describe the narrator’s new city?

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Enjambment

This separates ‘of walls’ from the rest of the text, isolating the concept.

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What connotations does the word ‘walls’ create in the last stanza?

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Entrapment

It suggests a feeling of being trapped in the new environment.

34
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What poetic features are present in the final stanza, and what do they convey?

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Caesura and free verse

They create a sense of chaos, which can also suggest freedom.

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Fill in the blank: The repetition of ‘they’ creates an _______ tone.

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[aggressive and accusatory]

36
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True or False: The last stanza indicates a sense of freedom through the use of enjambment.

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True

The chaotic structure can be interpreted in multiple ways.

37
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What type of verse is predominantly used in the poem?

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Free verse

Free verse is a form of poetry that does not adhere to a specific rhyme scheme or rhythm.

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How might the form of the poem represent the state of the country?

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Represents chaos and lack of control over a country with no stable government

This interpretation suggests a connection between the poem’s structure and the political situation.

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What positive aspect does the form of the poem juxtapose with?

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Positive imagery in the poem

The contrast highlights themes of freedom and resilience despite chaos.

40
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What does the limited order in the poem suggest?

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An attempt at order inflicted upon her life through her emigration

This reflects the struggle for stability in a new environment.

41
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Fill in the blank: The poem’s form could more likely be presenting _______.

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[freedom]

42
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What is an epistrophe?

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The repeated use of a word at the end of a stanza or sentence

In the poem, every stanza ends with a reference to sunlight.

43
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How does the poet juxtapose the connotations of sunlight?

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Positive connotations of ‘sunlight’ with negative connotations of ‘branded’

Example: ‘But I am branded by the impression of sunlight.’

44
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What does the gustatory imagery ‘it tastes of sunlight’ imply?

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A positive association with sunlight

This imagery reflects the speaker’s enduring love for her city.

45
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What is demonstrated by the use of epistrophe in the poem?

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The speaker’s positive view of her city despite negative news

The repetition emphasizes her unwavering affection.

46
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What grammatical case is used to express hypothetical flaws in the speaker’s city?

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Subjunctive case

Example: ‘it may be at war, it may be sick with tyrants.’

47
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What does the definitive statement ‘they mutter death’ signify?

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Tangible flaws of the speaker’s new city

This contrasts the hypothetical flaws of her former city.

48
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What does the phrase ‘my city hides behind me’ suggest?

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The speaker’s protective tendencies towards her city

This implies a maternal relationship with her city.

49
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What is the extended metaphor in the poem?

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A metaphor for a lost childhood

The narrator’s relationship with her city is depicted as maternal.

50
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Fill in the blank: The speaker’s love for her country will always overrule any feelings of _______.

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pain

51
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True or False: The speaker views the flaws of her former city as definitive.

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False

The flaws seem hypothetical due to her childhood perspective.

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What does the speaker’s certainty about her new city’s flaws indicate?

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Loss of childhood naivety

This reflects a change in perspective after leaving her former city.

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