The Roofwalker (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What does the opening image of construction workers establish in the poem?
What does the opening image of construction workers establish in the poem?
The central metaphor of the poem
What does 'A life I didn't choose / chose me' show through personification?
What does 'A life I didn't choose / chose me' show through personification?
Life makes decisions for her
What does the central metaphor of roofwalking symbolise?
What does the central metaphor of roofwalking symbolise?
Living without security in pursuit of truth
What do images of 'blueprints,' 'measurings,' and 'calculations' represent?
What do images of 'blueprints,' 'measurings,' and 'calculations' represent?
Emotional and psychological effort
What does the roof symbolise as a space in the poem?
What does the roof symbolise as a space in the poem?
A boundary between safety and danger
What do the phrases 'naked, ignorant' and 'naked man fleeing' emphasise?
What do the phrases 'naked, ignorant' and 'naked man fleeing' emphasise?
Helplessness and uncertainty
What does the poem's use of enjambment mirror?
What does the poem's use of enjambment mirror?
The speaker's unsettled state of mind
How is Rich's language style described in the poem?
How is Rich's language style described in the poem?
Simple, direct yet emotionally charged
How does the poem end?
How does the poem end?
With the speaker still searching
What does the darkness and night imagery reflect?
What does the darkness and night imagery reflect?
Lack of clarity about future and identity