This Moment (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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What does Eavan Boland's poem 'This Moment' portray?
What does Eavan Boland's poem 'This Moment' portray?
A fleeting moment of maternal love and everyday beauty.
What sets the scene in 'This Moment'?
What sets the scene in 'This Moment'?
A suburban neighborhood at dusk, creating tranquility.
What theme does Boland introduce with anticipation?
What theme does Boland introduce with anticipation?
The unseen and unnoticed moments of life.
What does the mother symbolize in the poem?
What does the mother symbolize in the poem?
The mother symbolizes nurturing and unconditional love.
What does the line about 'Stars and moths' imply?
What does the line about 'Stars and moths' imply?
Life's activity often goes unnoticed in nature.
What structural form is 'This Moment' written in?
What structural form is 'This Moment' written in?
Free verse, allowing flexibility and spontaneity.
What effect does enjambment have in the poem?
What effect does enjambment have in the poem?
Creates fluidity and a sense of ongoing activity.
What theme emphasizes the fleeting nature of moments?
What theme emphasizes the fleeting nature of moments?
Ephemerality of life, highlighting life's beauty.
What atmosphere does Boland create in the poem?
What atmosphere does Boland create in the poem?
Peaceful and reflective, inviting contemplation.
How does Boland use symbolism in her poem?
How does Boland use symbolism in her poem?
Infuses deeper meaning into ordinary actions.