A Portable Paradise (AQA GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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What themes does Roger Robinson's work often explore?
What themes does Roger Robinson's work often explore?
Identity, culture & African diaspora
What does 'A Portable Paradise' reflect on?
What does 'A Portable Paradise' reflect on?
Carrying home & peace within oneself
Who told the speaker to carry paradise always?
Who told the speaker to carry paradise always?
Their grandmother
Why should paradise be concealed according to the grandmother?
Why should paradise be concealed according to the grandmother?
So no one can steal it
What literary technique is 'trace its ridges in your pocket'?
What literary technique is 'trace its ridges in your pocket'?
Sensory imagery
What does the metaphor 'smell its piney scent' connect paradise to?
What does the metaphor 'smell its piney scent' connect paradise to?
Nature & the outdoors
What does 'hum its anthem under your breath' symbolise?
What does 'hum its anthem under your breath' symbolise?
Personal & cultural connection
What is repeated at the beginning of the poem?
What is repeated at the beginning of the poem?
'And if I speak of Paradise'
What form does 'A Portable Paradise' use?
What form does 'A Portable Paradise' use?
Free verse
What does free verse reflect in this poem?
What does free verse reflect in this poem?
Natural & conversational tone
What does 'carry it always / on my person, concealed' suggest?
What does 'carry it always / on my person, concealed' suggest?
Keeping peace close & hidden
What does the sensory imagery make paradise?
What does the sensory imagery make paradise?
Tangible & accessible