What the Clyde Said, after COP26 (Scottish Highers English): Quizzes
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What does COP stand for in COP26?
What does COP stand for in COP26?
Conference of the Parties
How many stanzas of seven lines does the poem contain before the final two-line section?
How many stanzas of seven lines does the poem contain before the final two-line section?
Five
What does the Scottish phrase 'keep the heid' mean?
What does the Scottish phrase 'keep the heid' mean?
Stay calm and maintain control
What does the metaphor 'poisoned chalice' refer to in the poem?
What does the metaphor 'poisoned chalice' refer to in the poem?
Industry that seemed good but harmed nature
How many tributaries does the River Clyde have according to the poem?
How many tributaries does the River Clyde have according to the poem?
Thirty-eight
Which phrase shows alliteration with repeated 'l' sounds?
Which phrase shows alliteration with repeated 'l' sounds?
'long level / liquid ear'
What shift occurs in the Clyde's position throughout the poem?
What shift occurs in the Clyde's position throughout the poem?
From neutrality to taking a side
What dual meaning does 'rise' have in the final warning 'Fail them, and I will rise'?
What dual meaning does 'rise' have in the final warning 'Fail them, and I will rise'?
Rising water levels & rebellion
What does the Scots word 'blether-skite' mean?
What does the Scots word 'blether-skite' mean?
Someone who talks lots of nonsense
Which poem by Jamie also presents nature warning humanity about environmental damage?
Which poem by Jamie also presents nature warning humanity about environmental damage?
The Morrow-bird