In Praise of the Great Bull Walrus (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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In what year did Alden Nowlan die?
In what year did Alden Nowlan die?
1983
How did Nowlan educate himself after leaving school?
How did Nowlan educate himself after leaving school?
Joined library at sixteen
Which newspaper did Nowlan join at nineteen using a fake CV?
Which newspaper did Nowlan join at nineteen using a fake CV?
The Observer
What does the speaker say would be the worst tragedy?
What does the speaker say would be the worst tragedy?
Never being born
What does the speaker want regarding walruses?
What does the speaker want regarding walruses?
One sunny afternoon with them
What narrative technique does the poem employ?
What narrative technique does the poem employ?
Stream of consciousness
In Stage 2, walruses are compared to which workers?
In Stage 2, walruses are compared to which workers?
Longshoremen
How many main stages does the poem's structure follow?
How many main stages does the poem's structure follow?
Five
What does the longshoremen comparison emphasise?
What does the longshoremen comparison emphasise?
Big bodies & simple comfort
What do all the poem's themes centre around?
What do all the poem's themes centre around?
Simplicity & appreciation
What verse structure does the poem use?
What verse structure does the poem use?
Free verse
What does enjambment allow in the poem?
What does enjambment allow in the poem?
Thoughts to spill over naturally