Crossing the Loch (Scottish Highers English): Flashcards
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Author of 'Crossing the Loch'
Author of 'Crossing the Loch'
Kathleen Jamie
Three main themes in 'Crossing the Loch'
Three main themes in 'Crossing the Loch'
Memory & reflection, journey & transition, wonder of nature
Poetic form used in 'Crossing the Loch'
Poetic form used in 'Crossing the Loch'
Free verse with regular rhythm
What the poem's rhythm mirrors
What the poem's rhythm mirrors
The rhythm of oars moving through water
Technique when loch 'lipped' & 'mouthed boat'
Technique when loch 'lipped' & 'mouthed boat'
Synecdoche - parts of face represent whole
What speaker forgets vs remembers
What speaker forgets vs remembers
Forgets who rowed; remembers how it made them feel
Definition of 'phosphorescence' in poem
Definition of 'phosphorescence' in poem
Emission of light in water at night
Word showing speaker recognises recklessness
Word showing speaker recognises recklessness
Foolhardy
Two meanings of journey across loch
Two meanings of journey across loch
Physical crossing & symbolic journey to adulthood
Opening technique creating intimacy
Opening technique creating intimacy
Direct address to companion with question