Valentine

Question 1

R.R.O.A.S.H

Answer 1

RED ROSE OR A SATIN HEART

Ornate and traditional gifts

Delicate and rose can die or satin can rip

Question 2

I.G.Y.A.O

Answer 2

I GIVE YOU AN ONION

Unusual gift that has many layers like a relationship

Mundane item

Question 3

I.I.A.M.W.I.B.P

Answer 3

IT IS A MOON WRAPPED IN BROWN PAPER

Juxtaposes a celestial body

Unwrap to enjoy

Love represented by plain materials

Question 4

M.Y.R/A.W.P.O.G

Answer 4

MAKE YOUR REFLECTION/ A WOBBLING PHOTO OF GRIEF

Agony of love

Chopping onions can distort peoples vision

When people are heartbroken, they cry

Question 5

T.T.B.T

Answer 5

TRYING TO BE TRUTHFUL

Truer representation of love compared to shallow gifts

Crisp alliteration

Question 6

F.K.W.S.O.Y.L

Answer 6

FIERCE KISS WILL STAY ON YOUR LIPS

Sensory imagery evokes passion and touch

Symbolises love’s lingering impact

Soft ‘s’ sounds add sensuality

Question 7

P.L.S.T.A.W.R

Answer 7

PLATINUM LOOPS SHRINK TO A WEDDING RING

Ominous idea of love

Limiting freedom - restriction

Metaphor represents concept of love and commitment

Question 8

C.T.Y.F.C.T.Y.K

Answer 8

CLING TO YOUR FINGERS, CLING TO YOUR KNIFE

Violent imagery

Love may turn aggressive

Onion smell and love can be extremely difficult to get rid off

Question 9

Context

Answer 9

Carol Ann Duffy

Feminist poetry and often controversial

Explicitly rejects traditional views of love

Alternative approach via an elaborate metaphor

Question 10

Form and structure

Answer 10

Choppy cadence

Free verse

Dramatic variation in line lengths