Poetry Comparison

What poetic devices are used in 'If' by Rudyard Kipling?

• Metaphor, repetition, and parallelism

• Simile, personification, and imagery

• Alliteration, hyperbole, and onomatopoeia

• Irony, symbolism, and oxymoron

Describe the tone and mood in 'Blessing' by Imtiaz Dharker.

• Hopeful and celebratory

• Angry and resentful

• Sad and melancholic

• Serious and solemn

Discuss the theme of war in 'War Photographer' by Carol Ann Duffy.

• The theme of war in 'War Photographer' by Carol Ann Duffy is depicted through the contrast between the photographer's experiences in war-torn countries and the indifference of the people back home. It also explores the impact of war on individuals and the moral dilemma faced by the photographer.

• The theme of war in 'War Photographer' by Carol Ann Duffy is about the technical aspects of photography

• The theme of war in 'War Photographer' by Carol Ann Duffy is focused on the photographer's personal life

• The theme of war in 'War Photographer' by Carol Ann Duffy is about the impact of war on the environment

How does John Agard explore the concept of identity in 'Half-Caste'?

• By ignoring the concept of identity altogether

• By promoting the idea of being 'half' of something as superior

• By dismissing the richness and complexity of being of mixed heritage

• By challenging the idea of being 'half' of something and celebrating the richness and complexity of being of mixed heritage.

What is the central theme in 'Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night'?

• The central theme is embracing death and accepting its inevitability.

• The central theme is about the beauty of death and its peacefulness.

• The central theme is about the afterlife and what comes next after death.

• The central theme is resisting death and fighting against its inevitability.

Explain the significance of memory in 'Remember' by Christina Rossetti.

• The significance of memory in 'Remember' by Christina Rossetti is that it highlights the speaker's indifference towards being remembered by her loved one.

• The significance of memory in 'Remember' by Christina Rossetti is that it represents the importance of forgetting past relationships.

• The significance of memory in 'Remember' by Christina Rossetti is that it reflects the speaker's desire to be remembered by her loved one after her death.

• The significance of memory in 'Remember' by Christina Rossetti is that it symbolizes the speaker's fear of being forgotten after death.

What is the role of music in 'Piano' by D.H. Lawrence?

• To evoke nostalgia and memories of the speaker's childhood

• To create a sense of urgency and suspense

• To convey the speaker's love for nature and the outdoors

• To highlight the technological advancements of the time period

How does Alice Walker convey the passage of time in 'Poem at Thirty-Nine'?

• By using futuristic technology and inventions

• Through the use of specific details and memories from the speaker's past, such as the mention of her father's cooking and the memories of her childhood.

• Through the description of the speaker's current emotions

• By incorporating elements of fantasy and magic

Identify and analyze the use of metaphors in 'If' by Rudyard Kipling.

• Metaphors in 'If' by Rudyard Kipling can be found by looking for literal descriptions of events and actions without any symbolic meaning.

• The use of metaphors in 'If' by Rudyard Kipling can be identified and analyzed by looking for similes that compare two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

• The use of metaphors in 'If' by Rudyard Kipling can be identified and analyzed by looking for comparisons between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. An example of a metaphor in the poem is 'If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with Kings—nor lose the common touch', where the comparison is made between talking with crowds and walking with Kings to convey the idea of maintaining humility and integrity regardless of one's social status.

• Identifying metaphors in 'If' by Rudyard Kipling involves analyzing the use of hyperboles and exaggerations to convey the poet's message.

Compare the tone and mood in 'Blessing' by Imtiaz Dharker and 'War Photographer' by Carol Ann Duffy.

• The tone and mood in 'Blessing' is one of sadness and despair, while in 'War Photographer' it is lighthearted and carefree.

• The tone and mood in 'Blessing' is one of celebration and joy, while in 'War Photographer' it is somber reflection and sadness.

• The tone and mood in 'Blessing' is one of anger and frustration, while in 'War Photographer' it is excitement and happiness.

• The tone and mood in 'Blessing' is one of fear and anxiety, while in 'War Photographer' it is indifference and apathy.