The Skunk (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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Which relationships are central in Heaney's poetry?
Which relationships are central in Heaney's poetry?
Heaney focuses on family, especially parental ties.
What does the skunk symbolize in Heaney's poem?
What does the skunk symbolize in Heaney's poem?
The skunk symbolizes Heaney's wife and their intimacy.
What theme related to time is evident in Heaney's work?
What theme related to time is evident in Heaney's work?
The interplay between memories and present experiences.
What emotions are linked to memory in Heaney's poem?
What emotions are linked to memory in Heaney's poem?
It conveys nostalgia and the pain of separation.
What literary structure does Heaney use in the poem?
What literary structure does Heaney use in the poem?
The poem consists of six quatrains with four lines each.
What type of imagery is prevalent in Heaney's poetry?
What type of imagery is prevalent in Heaney's poetry?
The imagery is rich in domestic and sensory details.
What technique reflects the fluidity of thoughts in the poem?
What technique reflects the fluidity of thoughts in the poem?
Enjambment creates continuity in the speaker's thoughts.
What literary device does Heaney use with animal imagery?
What literary device does Heaney use with animal imagery?
Heaney uses zoomorphism to create vivid comparisons.
What contrasting ideas does Heaney frequently juxtapose?
What contrasting ideas does Heaney frequently juxtapose?
Ordinary vs. mysterious, and religious vs. mundane.
What effect does alliteration have in Heaney's poetry?
What effect does alliteration have in Heaney's poetry?
It creates a musical quality and enhances rhythm.