The Bend in the Road (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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What key element starts ‘The Bend in the Road’ poem?
What key element starts ‘The Bend in the Road’ poem?
A narrative fragment as a starting point.
How is the language in the poem described?
How is the language in the poem described?
Straightforward and conversational, layered with meaning.
What does vivid imagery encourage in the poem?
What does vivid imagery encourage in the poem?
Active engagement with the poem's meaning.
How are abstract emotions represented in the poem?
How are abstract emotions represented in the poem?
Through concrete images.
What past influence is significant in the poem?
What past influence is significant in the poem?
Shared family history affecting the present.
Describe the persona in the poem.
Describe the persona in the poem.
Non-gendered, vague, and undefined narrative voice.
What life experience is referenced in the poem?
What life experience is referenced in the poem?
The deaths of loved ones.
What does nature symbolize in the poem?
What does nature symbolize in the poem?
A source of calmness and consolation.
What is the significance of the shared memory in stanza 2?
What is the significance of the shared memory in stanza 2?
It fosters a deeper connection among the family.
How are memories represented in the poem's imagery?
How are memories represented in the poem's imagery?
As soft and delicate, likened to clouds.