Them Ducks Died for Ireland (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What historical document inspired Meehan's poem?
What historical document inspired Meehan's poem?
Park Superintendent's report on damage
How many waterfowl were killed in St. Stephen's Green during the Easter Rising?
How many waterfowl were killed in St. Stephen's Green during the Easter Rising?
6
What poetic form does Meehan use for this poem?
What poetic form does Meehan use for this poem?
Elegy
What metaphor describes St. Stephen's Green in the poem?
What metaphor describes St. Stephen's Green in the poem?
A great lung
What aspect of history does Meehan focus on in the poem?
What aspect of history does Meehan focus on in the poem?
Hidden & forgotten aspects
What literary device is employed in the poem's title?
What literary device is employed in the poem's title?
Irony
What are heroes commemorated in, according to the poem?
What are heroes commemorated in, according to the poem?
Bronze and stone
Whose stories does the poem say are forgotten?
Whose stories does the poem say are forgotten?
Nurses & those who picked up pieces
What modern issue does the poem connect to?
What modern issue does the poem connect to?
Global environmental issues
How does the poem present nature in relation to history?
How does the poem present nature in relation to history?
As witness to events
What does 'bloodprice' serve as in the poem?
What does 'bloodprice' serve as in the poem?
Summons & antidote to pride
How is the poem described in terms of political commentary?
How is the poem described in terms of political commentary?
A powerful satire of global politics