Duffy's 'The Diet'

Which literary device is exemplified by the phrase "No sugar, salt, dairy, fat, protein, starch or alcohol" in "The Diet"?

• Polysyndeton

• Enumeration

• Anaphora

• Chiasmus

In "The Diet," what physical transformation does the character undergo as a result of her extreme dieting?

• She gains significant muscle mass.

• She becomes increasingly robust and healthy.

• She shrinks to the size of a thimble and is blown away by the wind.

• She develops an insatiable appetite.

The opening line of "The Diet," "The diet worked like a dream," is described as an "accessible start" due to its use of what literary characteristic?

• Complex metaphor

• Obscure allusion

• Clichéd phrase

• Paradoxical statement

What is a common characteristic of Carol Ann Duffy's poetry?

• Strict adherence to traditional rhyme schemes.

• Exclusive use of formal, archaic language.

• Frequent use of listing and internal rhyme.

• Avoidance of any form of literary devices.

The line "Her skeleton preened under its tight flesh dress" in "The Diet" suggests a distorted self-perception. What psychological condition is implied by this imagery and the subsequent description of the subject's self-view?

• Narcissistic personality disorder.

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder.

• Body dysmorphia.

• Clinical depression.

What does the metaphor "had guns for hips" in "The Diet" primarily convey about the subject's physical state?

• Her hips have become muscular and strong.

• Her hips are protruding sharply due to extreme thinness.

• She has developed a powerful and intimidating physique.

• She is carrying concealed weapons for self-defense.

After achieving extreme thinness, the subject in "blew her away" is described as "in the gutter," "woke alone," and experiencing "isolation and loneliness." What is the ultimate outcome of her pursuit of thinness?

• She gains newfound confidence and social acceptance.

• She achieves a state of physical and mental well-being.

• She experiences a profound sense of isolation and degradation.

• She finds true love and happiness.

What does the image "Seed small" suggest about the woman's appearance and the effects of her diet?

• A microscopic entity inhabiting various human body parts.

• A large, imposing figure causing physical discomfort.

• A person struggling with external societal pressures.

• A mythical creature with supernatural abilities.

What is the ultimate ironic transformation of "Seed small" by the end of the poem?

• She becomes a powerful, controlling figure.

• She escapes the human body entirely.

• She becomes a microscopic speck that is consumed and trapped within the "Fat Woman" during a binge.

• She inspires others to achieve their ideal body weight.

Which phrase from "The Diet" best illustrates the theme of self-destruction through obsession?

• "She found peace in her new body."

• "She inspired others to eat healthily."

• "She shrank to the size of a thimble."

• "She gained significant muscle mass."