Honour Killing (OCR GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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What are honour killings, according to the poem's context?
What are honour killings, according to the poem's context?
Murders by family for perceived shame
What does the 'black coat of a country' metaphor represent?
What does the 'black coat of a country' metaphor represent?
Cultural & national identity imposed on her
What oxymoron appears in the veil quote?
What oxymoron appears in the veil quote?
'faith that made me faithless to myself'
What does 'gave my god a devil's face' imagery suggest?
What does 'gave my god a devil's face' imagery suggest?
Her faith was corrupted by rule enforcers
What do 'silks' and 'lacy things' symbolise?
What do 'silks' and 'lacy things' symbolise?
Traditional femininity & marital expectations
What does 'my new geography' symbolise?
What does 'my new geography' symbolise?
Creation of new space to redefine herself
What form does the poem take?
What form does the poem take?
Soliloquy - personal speech to herself
Why does the poem open with 'At last'?
Why does the poem open with 'At last'?
Suggests transformation was long-awaited
What effect does repeating 'Let's see' create?
What effect does repeating 'Let's see' create?
Emphasises anticipation & curiosity
After the pause at line 31, what does enjambment reveal she focuses on?
After the pause at line 31, what does enjambment reveal she focuses on?
Making, crafting, plotting new identity
How does the poem's structure progress?
How does the poem's structure progress?
From external garments to internal self
What does the layered removal structure highlight?
What does the layered removal structure highlight?
Deliberate & thoughtful transformation