The War Horse (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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In what year was 'The War Horse' published?
In what year was 'The War Horse' published?
1975
What time period did The Troubles span?
What time period did The Troubles span?
1968-1998
How old was Boland when she completed 'The War Horse'?
How old was Boland when she completed 'The War Horse'?
Twenty-seven
What real event inspired Boland to write the poem?
What real event inspired Boland to write the poem?
A stray horse at her doorstep
What does the horse symbolise in the poem?
What does the horse symbolise in the poem?
War & violence intruding
What does the damaged rose symbolise?
What does the damaged rose symbolise?
Ireland & historical destruction
Which phrase demonstrates onomatopoeia?
Which phrase demonstrates onomatopoeia?
Clip, clop, casual
What metaphor describes the horse's impact?
What metaphor describes the horse's impact?
Stamps death like a mint on earth
What does 'atavism' mean?
What does 'atavism' mean?
Reversion to ancestral traits
What does 'illicit braid' refer to?
What does 'illicit braid' refer to?
Ribbonmen's green ribbon
Which theme explores whether distance creates apathy to suffering?
Which theme explores whether distance creates apathy to suffering?
Distance & indifference
What effect does enjambment create in the poem?
What effect does enjambment create in the poem?
Mimics horse's continuous movement
What do windows and curtains symbolise?
What do windows and curtains symbolise?
Barrier between safety & danger