Imagery (Junior Cert English): Quizzes
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In 'I Rise', what does the image of 'rising' show about the speaker?
In 'I Rise', what does the image of 'rising' show about the speaker?
Strength and determination
What does the speaker compare herself to in 'But still, like dust, I'll rise'?
What does the speaker compare herself to in 'But still, like dust, I'll rise'?
Dust
What does dust rising symbolise in 'I Rise'?
What does dust rising symbolise in 'I Rise'?
Overcoming difficulties & restrictions
What is the central idea of 'I Rise' represented by dust imagery?
What is the central idea of 'I Rise' represented by dust imagery?
Overcoming challenges
What does the repetition of 'I rise' highlight?
What does the repetition of 'I rise' highlight?
Strong spirit & refusal to be defeated
In 'Black Ocean', what does the black ocean image represent?
In 'Black Ocean', what does the black ocean image represent?
Vastness, depth, and power
What type of force does the speaker compare herself to in 'Black Ocean'?
What type of force does the speaker compare herself to in 'Black Ocean'?
A powerful and unstoppable force
What does the black ocean suggest about the speaker's spirit?
What does the black ocean suggest about the speaker's spirit?
Boundless and strong
What quality does the imagery of 'welling and swelling' add?
What quality does the imagery of 'welling and swelling' add?
A dynamic quality
What does 'welling and swelling' highlight about the speaker?
What does 'welling and swelling' highlight about the speaker?
Continuous and growing strength
What theme does the black ocean imagery illustrate?
What theme does the black ocean imagery illustrate?
Resilience & power within the speaker
What does the black ocean metaphor celebrate?
What does the black ocean metaphor celebrate?
Identity and heritage