Valentine Flashcards
What’s your first quote for ‘Love’?
“moon wrapped in brown paper.”
Explain, “moon wrapped in brown paper.”
The metaphor describes something so special being wrapped up in simple ‘brown paper’ which emphasises that this is a gift and the honesty of the poem
What’s your second quote for ‘Love’?
“like the careful undressing of love”
Explain, “like the careful undressing of love”
The word choice of ‘careful’ suggests that the relationship should be tender and caring, especially when it comes intimacy
What’s your third quote for ‘Love’?
“It promises light”
Explain, “It promises light”
The phrase suggests that a relationship should be enriching and fulfilling
What’s your fourth quote for ‘Love’?
“I give you an onion”
Explain, “I give you an onion”
The short sentence is blunt to emphasise how strange this gift is and the rejection of traditional Valentine’s gifts
What’s your fifth quote for ‘Love’?
“Its fierce kiss will stay on your lips”
Explain, “Its fierce kiss will stay on your lips”
The word choice of ‘fierce’ sounds possessive and passionate, just as the taste of an onion stays in your mouth, so too does the love of a previous lover
What’s your sixth quote for ‘Love’?
“Its scent will cling to your fingers”
Explain, “Its scent will cling to your fingers”
The word choice of ‘cling’ suggests something sticking to you, as the scent of an onion lasts long, so too do the feelings of a relationship linger
What’s your first quote for ‘Change’?
“if you like.”
Explain, “if you like.”
The phrase puts the power into the other person’s hands and shows how a relationship takes two people in order to work
What’s your first quote for ‘Contrast’?
“Not a red rose or satin heart.”
Explain, “Not a red rose or satin heart.”
The placement of the ‘not’ being first shows that this whole poem is a rejection of traditional Valentine’s and romance
What’s your second quote for ‘Contrast’?
“Not a cute card or kissogram.”
Explain, “Not a cute card or kissogram.”
The placement of the ‘not’ being first shows that this whole poem is a rejection of traditional Valentine’s and romance
What’s your third quote for ‘Contrast’?
“lethal”
Explain, “lethal”
The short sentence emphasises the powerful and threatening sound of the word and suggests the violence of a relationship
What’s your fourth quote for ‘Contrast’?
“For as long as we are.”
Explain, “For as long as we are.”
The phrase is realistic and suggests that at some point the honeymoon phase will end ,
What’s your fifth quote for ‘Contrast’?
“possessive and faithful”
Explain, “possessive and faithful”
The word choice of ‘possessive’ hints at a relationship becoming toxic, and it contrasts with the word ‘faithful’, which is a good thing in an relationship
What’s your first quote for ‘Identity’?
“Here.”
Explain, “Here.”
The short sentence emphasises the commanding nature of the word
What’s your second quote for ‘Identity’?
“Take it.”
Explain, “Take it.”
The short sentence emphasises the forceful and desparate nature of the word
What’s your third quote for ‘Identity’?
“I am trying to be truthful.”
Explain, “I am trying to be truthful.”
The speaker is trying to be honest with their partner, and the emphasis on ‘truthful’ shows that it’s an very important thing
What’s your first quote for ‘Emotional Conflict’?
“blind you with tears like a lover.”
Explain, “blind you with tears like a lover.”
This phrase expresses that just as an onion can make you cry, so can romantic relationships
What’s your second quote for ‘Emotional Conflict’?
“It will make your reflection a wobbling photo of grief”
Explain, “It will make your reflection a wobbling photo of grief”
The word choice of ‘wobbling’ suggests that the person is crying, and it overall means that love can twist your views on yourself and others
What’s your third quote for ‘Emotional Conflict’?
“Its platinum loops shrink to a wedding ring.”
Explain, “Its platinum loops shrink to a wedding ring.”
The ‘platinum loops’ refer to the rings of the onion; the word choice of ‘shrink’ sounds suffocating, and this can express the idea of marriage being a trap
