Overview of the Collection (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Quizzes
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In what year was Seamus Heaney born?
In what year was Seamus Heaney born?
1939
Which edition of New Selected Poems 1966-87 is used for A-Level study?
Which edition of New Selected Poems 1966-87 is used for A-Level study?
1990 Faber edition
What did Gerard Manley Hopkins particularly influence in Heaney's poetry?
What did Gerard Manley Hopkins particularly influence in Heaney's poetry?
Precise observation & language use
In 'Digging', what does the pen represent metaphorically?
In 'Digging', what does the pen represent metaphorically?
A spade
What is the subject of Heaney's poem 'Mid-Term Break'?
What is the subject of Heaney's poem 'Mid-Term Break'?
His younger brother's death
What is assonance in Heaney's poetry?
What is assonance in Heaney's poetry?
Repetition of vowel sounds
What historical conflict shaped much of Heaney's mature work?
What historical conflict shaped much of Heaney's mature work?
Northern Ireland's Troubles
How does Heaney treat rural life in his poetry?
How does Heaney treat rural life in his poetry?
Avoids romanticisation
Who is Sweeney in Heaney's mythological references?
Who is Sweeney in Heaney's mythological references?
A mad king exiled from society
How is the collection New Selected Poems 1966-87 arranged?
How is the collection New Selected Poems 1966-87 arranged?
Chronologically