Beautiful (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Quizzes
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Which collection contains Duffy's poem 'Beautiful'?
Which collection contains Duffy's poem 'Beautiful'?
Feminine Gospels
How many distinct sections does 'Beautiful' contain?
How many distinct sections does 'Beautiful' contain?
Four
Which figure represents beauty causing destruction in ancient times?
Which figure represents beauty causing destruction in ancient times?
Helen of Troy
According to the poem, beauty functions as what kind of force in women's lives?
According to the poem, beauty functions as what kind of force in women's lives?
Patriarchal curse
Which word does Duffy repeat anaphorically throughout the poem?
Which word does Duffy repeat anaphorically throughout the poem?
She
What violent action does Cleopatra perform in the poem?
What violent action does Cleopatra perform in the poem?
Hacks off a stag's head
How does Duffy's imagery transform throughout the poem?
How does Duffy's imagery transform throughout the poem?
From radiant to grotesque
What physical reaction does Princess Diana show to media attention?
What physical reaction does Princess Diana show to media attention?
Blue eyes widened
What does 'History's stinking breath' represent in the poem?
What does 'History's stinking breath' represent in the poem?
Dehumanising pursuit
Women in the poem are reduced to what, according to patriarchal society?
Women in the poem are reduced to what, according to patriarchal society?
Trophies men fight over