Themes and Devices in 'A Red, Red Rose'

Dr. Joshi discusses Robert Burns' poem 'A Red, Red Rose', covering its introduction, stanza-wise analysis, and main themes. The poem is a lyrical ballad expressing deep love, using literary devices like simile and hyperbole. The speaker's love is compared to a red rose and sweet music, promising eternal commitment. The analysis includes a detailed look at each stanza, highlighting the speaker's emotions and promises.

What is the main focus of Dr. Joshi's class?

• The poem 'A Red, Red Rose' by Robert Burns

• The romantic movement in literature

• The history of Scottish literature

• The life of Robert Burns

Who is considered the national poet of Scotland?

• John Keats

• Robert Burns

• Robert Frost

• William Wordsworth

What movement is Robert Burns associated with?

• Modernism

• Romanticism

• Realism

• Surrealism

What is the central theme of 'A Red, Red Rose'?

• The beauty of nature

• The enduring nature of love

• The fleeting nature of beauty

• The power of music

Which literary device is NOT mentioned as used in the poem?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Symbolism

• Hyperbole

Which literary device involves exaggeration for emphasis?

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Simile

• Alliteration

In the first stanza, to what is the speaker's love compared?

• A flowing river

• A gentle breeze

• A red, red rose

• A beautiful sunset

What is the speaker's beloved compared to in the first stanza?

• A flowing river

• A melody in sweet tune

• A gentle breeze

• A bright star

What does the speaker promise in the second stanza?

• To write more poems

• To love until the seas dry up

• To travel the world

• To sing a song

What natural phenomenon is used to describe the speaker's love in the third stanza?

• The melting of rocks

• The flowing of rivers

• The blooming of flowers

• The rising of the sun