History by John Burnside (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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How many lines & stanzas make up the poem 'History'?
How many lines & stanzas make up the poem 'History'?
73 lines, 9 stanzas
Where is the poem 'History' set?
Where is the poem 'History' set?
West Sands beach, St. Andrews, Scotland
What is the name of the speaker's son in the poem?
What is the name of the speaker's son in the poem?
Lucas
What does enjambment do in this poem?
What does enjambment do in this poem?
Enhances flow & continuity of thoughts
Which are examples of alliteration in the poem?
Which are examples of alliteration in the poem?
'sand spinning' & 'gasoline gusting'
What verse form does 'History' primarily use?
What verse form does 'History' primarily use?
Free verse with no consistent rhyme
What does 'muffled dread' convey in the poem?
What does 'muffled dread' convey in the poem?
Subdued but persistent fear
What theme pairs fear & uncertainty with?
What theme pairs fear & uncertainty with?
Connection & attentiveness
What is the central problem posed in lines 63-68?
What is the central problem posed in lines 63-68?
How to be alive & do no harm
What does 'attentive to the irredeemable' mean?
What does 'attentive to the irredeemable' mean?
Aware of what can't be restored