Storm on the Island: Plot and Intentions

Where does this poem take place?

• In the desert
• In the sea
• On an island
• In town

What country does this poem likely take place in?

• Jamaica
• Ireland
• Iceland
• Russia

What's the weather like in this poem?

• Sunny
• Calm
• Stormy
• Cloudy 

Why does the poet mention that houses are built 'squat'?

• The poet likes to exercise

• They have to build houses close to the ground to minimise damage of the storm and create a sense of safety.

• The houses are multi-story so the wind will protect them.

• Houses are personified

Why are houses built of 'rock' and 'slate'?

• Because they haven't got any bricks

• They are cheap building materials

• These are strong, durable materials which will help buildings withstand the effects of the storm

• These nouns are weak and will help houses fall easily so they can be rebuilt quicker.

What does 'wizened earth' suggest about the island?

• It's wise

• It's old and likely to crumble

• It refers to how the earth is round

• It's baron and nothing grows there because the land is so inhospitable.

What does the author compare the wind to?

• A storm

• A war

• A cat

• An aircraft

What is the storm a metaphor of?

• The war

• It isn’t a metaphor

• The people

• Ireland

With what theme does the poem start?

• death

• safety and security

• hate

• love and peace

With what theme does the poem end with?

• loneliness and fear

• love and peace

• death and hate

• no clue