Ospreys (Scottish Highers English): Quizzes
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From where do the ospreys migrate to reach Scotland in the poem?
From where do the ospreys migrate to reach Scotland in the poem?
Senegal
What is the name of the sonnet sequence that 'Ospreys' belongs to?
What is the name of the sonnet sequence that 'Ospreys' belongs to?
Five Tay Sonnets
What does the Scots term 'teuchit storm' mean in the poem?
What does the Scots term 'teuchit storm' mean in the poem?
Harsh late winter weather
The word 'beating' in stanza one has multiple meanings. Which pair is described?
The word 'beating' in stanza one has multiple meanings. Which pair is described?
Wings beating & violent struggle
What phrase emphasises how impressive the ospreys' navigation is?
What phrase emphasises how impressive the ospreys' navigation is?
'mere hours apart'
What do the compound adjectives 'gale-battered, winter-worn' describe?
What do the compound adjectives 'gale-battered, winter-worn' describe?
Both the nest and local people
What does the Scots word 'teind' mean in stanza four?
What does the Scots word 'teind' mean in stanza four?
A tithe or rightful share
What tone does the speaker use when addressing the ospreys?
What tone does the speaker use when addressing the ospreys?
Informal and conversational
Which theme is central to 'Ospreys'?
Which theme is central to 'Ospreys'?
Resilience of nature
Which Jamie poem also features dangerous journeys ending in safe arrival?
Which Jamie poem also features dangerous journeys ending in safe arrival?
Crossing the Loch