Poetry Exam 'Shrines' 'If Love was Jazz' and 'Frogs'

What is the name of the poet who wrote the poem 'Shrines' ?

What is the poem 'Shrines' about?

• visiting the Holy land, Mecca and Lourdes

• Remembering loved ones who have tragically passed away

• Remembering holy places

Where would you find Shrines?

What is the theme of the poem?

• Grief

• Love

• Grieving process

• Hurt

Why are photographs wrapped in cellophane at shrines?

Why are the words 'Angels' and 'Hearts' repeated?

• they are common symbols at these shrines

• People like these symbols

The shrines are like something a bird would build. What in your opinion does the poet mean by this?

The poet describes a church 'jammed/ with black clad of young people' What is suggested or implied by these lines?

What is the tone of the poem ?

• Quiet and respectful

• upbeat and joyful

Who wrote the poem 'If love was Jazz'

• Linda Ireland

• Linda France

• Linda Scott