TWMMS - Questions

Question 1

What is TWMMS good at

Answer 1

Contrast

Question 2

Contrast examples

Answer 2

“I am happy and sad”
“Homesick, free”
“too blue swapped for a cool grey”

Question 3

What is the theme explored in TWMMS

Answer 3

Loss

Question 4

What is the importance of the title

Answer 4

The title is significant as it emphasises how her mother speaks and how that’s important to her. The word “my” emphasises the idea of possession and how close their bond is.

Question 5

What quote tells us about a close relationship in stanza one

Answer 5

“I say her phrases to myself in my head”
Suggests possessiveness and how the language is personal so her mum

Question 6

What quote shows she’s anxious in stanza one

Answer 6

“under the shallows of my breath”

Question 7

What does she do when she’s anxious

Answer 7

She says her mums phrases over and over for comfort. This shows her mum makes her feel better even if she’s not there.

Question 8

Words for contradiction

Answer 8

Paradox
Oxymoron
Jux position

Question 9

What quote tells us she’s embracing change

Answer 9

“browsing for the right sky”
She’s not being rushed or pressured but it’s still her own decision and something that suits her