Once Upon A Time by Gabriel Okara Flashcard

Front

What does the speaker lament in the poem?

Back

The loss of genuine human connections

Front

Which poetic device is used in the phrase "ice-block-cold eyes"?

Back

Metaphor

Front

What do the different "faces" mentioned in the poem symbolize?

Back

Masks people wear in various social situations

Front

What does the speaker express a desire to relearn?

Back

How to laugh sincerely

Front

Which theme is NOT addressed in the poem? Authenticity, Nostalgia, Technology, Alienation

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Technology

Front

What is the speaker's relationship to the person he addresses as "son"? Options: Father/Mother, Brother, Friend, Stranger

Back

Father/Mother

Front

The phrase "shaking hands without hearts" suggests:

Back

Insincere greetings

Front

Which poetic device is exemplified by the phrase "like dresses" or "like a snake's bare fangs"?

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Simile

Front

What does the repetition of "once upon a time" emphasize?

Back

Past innocence

Front

Tone/mood of the poem? Options: Optimistic, Nostalgic, Angry, Sarcastic

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Nostalgic