The Arrival of the Bee Box (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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Why did Plath and Ted Hughes begin beekeeping?
Why did Plath and Ted Hughes begin beekeeping?
For self-sufficiency
In the metaphorical reading, what does the bee box represent?
In the metaphorical reading, what does the bee box represent?
Plath's mind during depression
What do the bees symbolise metaphorically in the poem?
What do the bees symbolise metaphorically in the poem?
Terrifyingly dark thoughts
What language does Plath say the voices speak in?
What language does Plath say the voices speak in?
Furious Latin
How does Plath initially assert control over the bee box?
How does Plath initially assert control over the bee box?
Claiming she ordered it and is the owner
What is the poem's opening tone?
What is the poem's opening tone?
Factual, matter-of-fact
What alliterative phrase uses harsh 'b' sounds?
What alliterative phrase uses harsh 'b' sounds?
Black on black
What effect do sibilance and onomatopoeia create?
What effect do sibilance and onomatopoeia create?
Buzzing sounds of bees
Which phrase shows assonance with mournful 'u' sounds?
Which phrase shows assonance with mournful 'u' sounds?
Moon suit and funeral
What do the irregular rhyme patterns reflect?
What do the irregular rhyme patterns reflect?
The speaker's unsettled emotional state
Which classical figures does Plath compare herself to?
Which classical figures does Plath compare herself to?
Diana and Daphne
What does the final line 'The box is only temporary' suggest?
What does the final line 'The box is only temporary' suggest?
Contemplating suicide