Timer by Tony Harrison (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Quizzes
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In which collection was 'Timer' published?
In which collection was 'Timer' published?
The School of Eloquence
How many lines does 'Timer' contain?
How many lines does 'Timer' contain?
Sixteen lines
What is the rhyme scheme of 'Timer'?
What is the rhyme scheme of 'Timer'?
ABAB CDCD EF EF GHGH
What object is central to the poem's narrative?
What object is central to the poem's narrative?
A wedding ring
What word is engraved on the ring?
What word is engraved on the ring?
Eternity
Which line demonstrates caesura in the poem?
Which line demonstrates caesura in the poem?
Has she still her ring on? Yes!
What does the final image compare the ring to?
What does the final image compare the ring to?
An egg timer
How does Harrison explore grief in 'Timer'?
How does Harrison explore grief in 'Timer'?
Through specific, concrete moments
Which words show alliteration at line ends?
Which words show alliteration at line ends?
'buff' and 'burn'
Who is the speaker in 'Timer'?
Who is the speaker in 'Timer'?
The son of the deceased mother