inniskeen Road: July Evening Flashcard

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What does 'half-talk code of mysteries' mean?

Back

Secret messages and non-verbal cues of excitement.

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What does 'wink-and-elbow language of delight' refer to?

Back

Non-verbal cues of excitement.

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What is expressed by 'A road, a mile of kingdom, I am king'?

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A sense of lonely ownership.

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What does the phrase 'every poet hates' suggest about feelings?

Back

They feel conflicted about being alone.

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What overall tone does the speaker convey in the poem?

Back

Lonely and reflective.

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How does 'a mile of road, no shadow thrown' affect the mood?

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It evokes a feeling of loneliness and emptiness.

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What is the meaning of 'king of banks and stones'?

Back

Control over the natural elements.

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What does 'blooming thing' symbolize in the poem?

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Life and beauty in solitude.

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What is the significance of 'no shadow thrown'?

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It suggests absence and isolation.

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How can 'half-talk' be interpreted in communication?

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As a form of secretive or playful interaction.