Valentine Flashcards
“Not a red rose or satin heart.”
Sentence Structure/Forceful Attitude
Abrupt opening indicates that the speaker doesn’t like the idea of traditional meaningless gifts on valentines day
“I give you an onion.”
Short Sentence
Bluntness indicates that the speaker doesn’t want to be romantic this is a realistic gift.
“moon wrapped in brown paper.”
Metaphor
The gift is more than its appearance as the onion is linked to looking like a moon this highlights that the gift is romantic and meaningful. The brown paper is a layer on the onion which you must unwrap to conceal the romantic side of this gift just as a relationship has many layers.
“promises light”
Word Choice
Positive tone indicates the relationship is filled with hope in the pair committing to each other for a long time.
“Here.”
Minor Sentence
The speaker is commanding he takes the onion, as if she is forcing her love onto him.
“It will blind you with tears like a lover.”
Simile
Relationships are filled with love and passion however they can change and turn hurtful though you find it difficult to tell when the relationship has turned sour because your pain is blinded by the romance.
“a wobbling photo of grief.”
Imagery
Relationships make people vulnerable and extreme sadness a negative tone is presented, symbolism as onions can make you cry.
“I am trying to be truthful.”
Short Sentence
The speaker wants the relationship to work however she doesn’t put all her trust into it as she doesn’t want to be hurt again.
“Not a cute card or a kissogram.”
Short Sentence
A sarcastic attitude is used here to emphasise again why her gift (an onion) is much more realistic than traditional gifts.
“I give you an onion.”
Short Sentence
Repetition from beginning symbolises how important the onion is to her, and how she is needing reassurance of his love for her.
“fierce kiss will stay on your lips,”
Word Choice
A clear change in the relationship is portrayed here as it used to be filled with passion but somehow it has turned violent and harsh, scaring a person.
“possessive and faithful”
Word Choice
Even though the relationship has turned sour causing pain the pair continue to be honest and true to each other as they are committed to making there love last.
“Take it.”
Short Sentence
The forceful/commanding attitude, she is being very direct with showing how she feels towards him, she is aware that she is being hurt in this relationship but still doesn’t want it to end.
“platinum loops shrink to a wedding ring,”
Imagery
This line in the poem symbolises the end of there relationship as marriage as mentioned as being restrictive, the pair feel as if they are stuck together with no freedom, the feeling of being tapped causes their love to fade.
“Lethal.”
Minor Sentence
The toxicity of the relationship is highlighted, the pairs love has become a horrific mess that needs to be over with as soon as possible so they can move on from each other, however it has permanently damaged both of them.
