Full Analysis (Scottish Highers English): Quizzes
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What rhyme scheme does the ballad use?
What rhyme scheme does the ballad use?
ABCB
What does the Scots word 'ferlie' mean?
What does the Scots word 'ferlie' mean?
A wonder or marvel
Who does Thomas mistake the Queen for when he first sees her?
Who does Thomas mistake the Queen for when he first sees her?
The Virgin Mary/Queen of Heaven
What does the phrase 'harp and carp' refer to?
What does the phrase 'harp and carp' refer to?
Poetry
What misleading description is given of the path of wickedness?
What misleading description is given of the path of wickedness?
Some call it the road to Heaven
What will happen if Thomas speaks in Elfland?
What will happen if Thomas speaks in Elfland?
He'll never return to his own country
Why are there rivers of blood in Elfland?
Why are there rivers of blood in Elfland?
All blood shed on earth flows there
What gift does the apple give Thomas?
What gift does the apple give Thomas?
The tongue that can never lie
What does green colour symbolise in the ballad?
What does green colour symbolise in the ballad?
Nature and supernatural danger
What does the repeated word 'maun' emphasise?
What does the repeated word 'maun' emphasise?
Thomas's loss of free will