Inversnaid by Gerard Manley Hopkins (Grade 12 NSC Matric English FAL): Quizzes
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How many stanzas does 'Inversnaid' contain?
How many stanzas does 'Inversnaid' contain?
Four stanzas
What rhyme scheme does Hopkins use in 'Inversnaid'?
What rhyme scheme does Hopkins use in 'Inversnaid'?
AABB CCDD
What is Hopkins' signature poetic technique used in 'Inversnaid'?
What is Hopkins' signature poetic technique used in 'Inversnaid'?
Sprung rhythm
Which pair of words demonstrates alliteration in the poem?
Which pair of words demonstrates alliteration in the poem?
rollrock and roaring
What does the Scottish dialect word 'braes' mean?
What does the Scottish dialect word 'braes' mean?
Hillsides
What does Hopkins' invented word 'rollrock' suggest?
What does Hopkins' invented word 'rollrock' suggest?
Rocks tumbling along the stream bed
What does Hopkins compare the stream's foam to when he uses the word 'fleece'?
What does Hopkins compare the stream's foam to when he uses the word 'fleece'?
Sheep's wool
How does stanza four differ from the previous three stanzas?
How does stanza four differ from the previous three stanzas?
Changes to environmental message
What central theme does Hopkins argue in 'Inversnaid'?
What central theme does Hopkins argue in 'Inversnaid'?
Wilderness is irreplaceable treasure
What does 'beadbonny' mean in the poem?
What does 'beadbonny' mean in the poem?
Beautiful berries like beads