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Valentine - Duffy

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the poem's title, 'Valentine', suggest the poem is going to be about?

a)

a marriage proposal

b)

love, hearts, romance, and flowers

c)

a love letter

d)

a box of chocolate

2.

This negative word is the first word of the poem. It shows that the poem won't be all lovey-dovey!

(a)  

3.

What does the narrator of the poem give to their partner?

(a)  

4.

What is the onion used as an extended metaphor for?

a)

hate

b)

grief

c)

love

d)

marriage

5.

Complete the quote:


It will make your reflection a ... photo of grief.

(a)  

6.

Why does the narrator not give their partner a 'red rose or satin heart'?

a)

they are allergic to roses

b)

the lover doesn't like these types of gifts

c)

the narrator is challenging the traditional clichés associated with love

d)

the narrator can't afford it

7.

YOU CAN CHOOSE MORE THAN ONE ANSWER BELOW:


Which of the following quotes is an example of extended metaphor?

a)

It is a moon wrapped in brown paper

b)

It will blind you with tears

c)

Not a cute card or a kissogram

d)

Its platinum loops shrink to a wedding ring

8.

Look at lines 3-5. Write one word that suggests a positive side of love.

(a)  

9.

Look at lines 7-10.


Write one word that suggests a negative side of love.

(a)  

10.

Complete the quote:


Its ... will cling to your fingers, / cling to your knife

(a)