Structure & Poetic Techniques (Junior Cert English): Flashcards
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What does the structure of a poem refer to?
What does the structure of a poem refer to?
It refers to how the poem appears on the page.
How many stanzas does the poem contain?
How many stanzas does the poem contain?
The poem contains two stanzas of unequal length.
What is the focus of the first stanza in the poem?
What is the focus of the first stanza in the poem?
It focuses on picking the berries.
What theme does the simile about blackberries enhance?
What theme does the simile about blackberries enhance?
It enhances the theme of fleeting pleasures.
What poetic technique is used in 'big dark blobs burned'?
What poetic technique is used in 'big dark blobs burned'?
It uses alliteration with the repetition of the 'b' sound.
What effect does onomatopoeia have in the poem?
What effect does onomatopoeia have in the poem?
It mimics sounds, immersing the reader in the experience.
What themes are explored in the second stanza?
What themes are explored in the second stanza?
Themes of decay, loss, and the passage of time are explored.
What does the simile 'flesh was sweet / Like thickened wine' suggest?
What does the simile 'flesh was sweet / Like thickened wine' suggest?
It suggests the richness and fleeting nature of the berries.
How do poetic techniques affect a poem?
How do poetic techniques affect a poem?
They enhance readability, aesthetic, and emotional impact.
What is one effect of the repeated 'b' sound?
What is one effect of the repeated 'b' sound?
It creates a rhythmic quality in the description.