Porphyria’s Lover (AQA GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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In what year was 'Porphyria's Lover' published?
In what year was 'Porphyria's Lover' published?
1836
Which three themes does 'Porphyria's Lover' explore?
Which three themes does 'Porphyria's Lover' explore?
Love, power, and madness
Which quote demonstrates pathetic fallacy in the poem?
Which quote demonstrates pathetic fallacy in the poem?
'The sullen wind was soon awake'
What tone does the pathetic fallacy set in the opening?
What tone does the pathetic fallacy set in the opening?
A foreboding tone
Which line exemplifies imagery contrasting the storm with warmth?
Which line exemplifies imagery contrasting the storm with warmth?
'She shut the cold out and the storm'
Which simile creates a disturbing image of lifelessness?
Which simile creates a disturbing image of lifelessness?
'As a shut bud that holds a bee'
What does the simile 'As a shut bud that holds a bee' emphasise?
What does the simile 'As a shut bud that holds a bee' emphasise?
Unnatural stillness & delusional peace
What does the metaphor 'mine, mine, fair, / Perfectly pure and good' reveal?
What does the metaphor 'mine, mine, fair, / Perfectly pure and good' reveal?
Obsession with possession & control
How does the speaker interpret God's silence in the final line?
How does the speaker interpret God's silence in the final line?
As approval of his actions
What form does 'Porphyria's Lover' use?
What form does 'Porphyria's Lover' use?
Dramatic monologue
What rhyme scheme does the poem follow?
What rhyme scheme does the poem follow?
ABABB
What does enjambment reflect in the poem?
What does enjambment reflect in the poem?
Uninterrupted flow of speaker's thoughts