Writing about 'In Flanders Fields' | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

Which of the following might flowers be thought to symbolise?

• Beauty

• Freedom

• Sleep

• Fragility

Answer explanation

Flowers generally symbolise beauty but also fragility because of how quickly they wilt.

What does 'to reassure' someone mean?

• To remove their doubts or fears

• To make them more fearful

• To make them feel proud

• To make them anxious or worried

Answer explanation

Reassurance is the action of removing someone's doubts or fears.

Bird song might be thought to symbolise {{}}.

• An ending

• New beginnings

• Death

• War

Answer explanation

Bird song is generally thought to symbolise new beginnings.

A refrain in a poem is {{}}.

• A pause in a line of poetry.

• A line repeated periodically through the poem.

• The continuation of a sentence beyond the end of the line.

Answer explanation

A literary refrain in poetry is a line, phrase, or single word that is repeated periodically within the poem.

'A result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.' is the definition of {{}}.

• A consequence

• A duty

• An obligation

Answer explanation

'A result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.' is the definition of a consequence.

What does euphony mean in poetry?

• Harsh sounds

• Happy sounds

• Grating sounds

• Pleasing sounds

Answer explanation

Euphony is defined as using words or phrases to create pleasing or soothing effects to the ear.