Valentine - Duffy

What does the poem's title, 'Valentine', suggest the poem is going to be about?

• a marriage proposal

• love, hearts, romance, and flowers

• a love letter

• a box of chocolate

This negative word is the first word of the poem. It shows that the poem won't be all lovey-dovey!

What does the narrator of the poem give to their partner?

What is the onion used as an extended metaphor for?

• hate

• grief

• love

• marriage

Complete the quote:

It will make your reflection a ... photo of grief.

Why does the narrator not give their partner a 'red rose or satin heart'?

• they are allergic to roses

• the lover doesn't like these types of gifts

• the narrator is challenging the traditional clichés associated with love

• the narrator can't afford it

YOU CAN CHOOSE MORE THAN ONE ANSWER BELOW:

Which of the following quotes is an example of extended metaphor?

• It is a moon wrapped in brown paper

• It will blind you with tears

• Not a cute card or a kissogram

• Its platinum loops shrink to a wedding ring

Look at lines 3-5. Write one word that suggests a positive side of love.

Look at lines 7-10.

Write one word that suggests a negative side of love.

Complete the quote:

Its ... will cling to your fingers, / cling to your knife