Love’s Philosophy (AQA GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Author of 'Love's Philosophy'
Author of 'Love's Philosophy'
Percy Bysshe Shelley
Year 'Love's Philosophy' was published
Year 'Love's Philosophy' was published
1819
Main themes in 'Love's Philosophy'
Main themes in 'Love's Philosophy'
Love and unity, interconnectedness of all things
Purpose of natural imagery in the poem
Purpose of natural imagery in the poem
To show love is a natural and necessary part of life
Device in 'fountains mingle with the river'
Device in 'fountains mingle with the river'
Personification
Effect of 'fountains mingle' personification
Effect of 'fountains mingle' personification
Shows inherent harmony and connection in nature
Device in 'Nothing in the world is single'
Device in 'Nothing in the world is single'
Metaphor
Meaning of 'law divine' in the poem
Meaning of 'law divine' in the poem
Love and unity ordained by a higher power
Device in 'mountains kiss high Heaven'
Device in 'mountains kiss high Heaven'
Imagery
Device in 'No sister-flower would be forgiven'
Device in 'No sister-flower would be forgiven'
Hyperbole
Device in 'What are all these kissings worth?'
Device in 'What are all these kissings worth?'
Rhetorical question
Rhyme scheme of 'Love's Philosophy'
Rhyme scheme of 'Love's Philosophy'
ABABCDCD
Structure of 'Love's Philosophy'
Structure of 'Love's Philosophy'
Two octets (eight-line stanzas)
Meter used in 'Love's Philosophy'
Meter used in 'Love's Philosophy'
Iambic tetrameter
Effect of regular rhyme scheme in the poem
Effect of regular rhyme scheme in the poem
Adds musical quality, reinforces harmony and connection