Aunt Julia (Scottish Highers English): Quizzes
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On which island did Aunt Julia live?
On which island did Aunt Julia live?
Scalpay
How is Aunt Julia's Gaelic speaking described in the opening lines?
How is Aunt Julia's Gaelic speaking described in the opening lines?
Very loud and very fast
What do Aunt Julia's 'men's boots' symbolize?
What do Aunt Julia's 'men's boots' symbolize?
Her physical, practical nature
What technique is used when 'strong foot' represents Aunt Julia's whole strength?
What technique is used when 'strong foot' represents Aunt Julia's whole strength?
Synecdoche
What does the box bed in stanza three represent?
What does the box bed in stanza three represent?
Protection and comfort
Which phrase is repeated at the start of lines in stanza four using anaphora?
Which phrase is repeated at the start of lines in stanza four using anaphora?
'she was'
What is Aunt Julia's voice compared to in the final stanza?
What is Aunt Julia's voice compared to in the final stanza?
A seagull's voice
What is the final word of the poem?
What is the final word of the poem?
unanswered
What structural feature involves repeating the opening lines at the end?
What structural feature involves repeating the opening lines at the end?
Circular structure
What verse form does MacCaig use in 'Aunt Julia'?
What verse form does MacCaig use in 'Aunt Julia'?
Free verse