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WorksheetsPoetry Exam 'Shrines' 'If Love was Jazz' and 'Frogs'
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 34mins
What is the name of the poet who wrote the poem 'Shrines' ?
(a)
What is the poem 'Shrines' about?
visiting the Holy land, Mecca and Lourdes
Remembering loved ones who have tragically passed away
Remembering holy places
Where would you find Shrines?
(a)
What is the theme of the poem?
Grief
Love
Grieving process
Hurt
Why are photographs wrapped in cellophane at shrines?
(a)
Why are the words 'Angels' and 'Hearts' repeated?
they are common symbols at these shrines
People like these symbols
The shrines are like something a bird would build. What in your opinion does the poet mean by this?
The poet describes a church 'jammed/ with black clad of young people' What is suggested or implied by these lines?
What is the tone of the poem ?
Quiet and respectful
upbeat and joyful
Who wrote the poem 'If love was Jazz'
Linda Ireland
Linda France
Linda Scott
The poem is based on a metaphor and love is compared to
(a)
How does the poet feel about jazz music
'dazzled, excited and passionate'
'real and disappointed'
'boring and confused'
What are the themes in the poem? Pick two from list below
Excitement found in love
Excitement found in jazz music
Realities of love and disappointment
How does the poet feel about her own love life?
The poet comes to realise that love isn't
(a)
What experience of love has the poet had ?
What is the tone of the poem?
Calm, funny and positive
Sad, excited and reluctant
Playful, humorous and regretful
Identify whether the following quote is assonance or alliteration ' If love was a trombone'
Alliteration
Assonance
Identify whether the following quote is Assonance or Alliteration 'Like Larkin'
Alliteration
Assonance
Who wrote the poem 'Frogs'
(a)
The poem reflects Healy's fascination with Frogs?
True
False
What has happened to the population of Frogs in recent years?
(a)
Where does the poet first see the frogs? Hint man made pond ... where?
How does the poet portray (show) the Frogs?
How are frogs used in science labs?
They are examined and dissected
They are cared for and used to carry out non harmful experiments
Identify the major theme in the poem
Humanity's caring and nurtured outlook towards natural life
Humanity's beautiful bond with nature and it's attitude to protect it
Humanity's explosive and destructive attitude towards the natural world
