Thomas the Rhymer (traditional ballad) (Scottish Highers English): Quizzes
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10 questions from this quiz
How many marks is the comparison question worth in the exam?
How many marks is the comparison question worth in the exam?
8 or 10 marks
How many key poems are listed for comparison with 'Thomas the Rhymer'?
How many key poems are listed for comparison with 'Thomas the Rhymer'?
Five poems
What gift does Thomas gain after his encounter with the Queen of Elfland?
What gift does Thomas gain after his encounter with the Queen of Elfland?
The gift of prophecy
What function does the Eildon Tree serve in the ballad?
What function does the Eildon Tree serve in the ballad?
A threshold space between worlds
What characterises Thomas's relationship with the Queen of Elfland?
What characterises Thomas's relationship with the Queen of Elfland?
Power imbalance and enchantment
How does time function in Elfland compared to the mortal world?
How does time function in Elfland compared to the mortal world?
It does not match earthly time
Which poem examines perspective and how we view our place in the world?
Which poem examines perspective and how we view our place in the world?
The Bonnie Broukit Bairn
What should you show when making comparisons between poems?
What should you show when making comparisons between poems?
Both similarities and differences
On how many levels does the theme of journey operate in the ballad?
On how many levels does the theme of journey operate in the ballad?
Two - physical and metaphorical
How should you support points in comparative answers?
How should you support points in comparative answers?
With direct textual references