Which of these quotations emphasises that love and friendship make us stronger and are the most powerful force?

‘The vale of tears is powerless before you’, ‘Monsters of the year go blank’

Why does Morgan use present tense in the poem?

To create a sense of realism and energy

Which quotation explores the idea of friendship and love as a protective force?

‘Laughter ringing round them like a guard’

How does Edwin Morgan use contrast in the poem?

By comparing the warmth of the trio to the harsh weather

What does ‘cloud of happiness’ suggest?

That their love and joy is so strong it is visible, protecting them

What is the significance of ‘vanished in the crowd, yet not vanished’?

It shows Morgan saw them only briefly but they had a big impact on him, It shows their joy and togetherness despite the busy world

How does the poem present the theme of happiness?

By showing the warmth and joy of the trio despite the cold weather

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‘Trio’ by Edwin Morgan

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1
What does the baby represent?
The baby Jesus
Fertility, hope
Innocence, new life, joy
The power of nature
2
Which of these quotations emphasises that love and friendship make us stronger and are the most powerful force?
‘Orphean Sprig!’
‘The vale of tears is powerless before you’
‘Monsters of the year go blank’
‘Their breath rises in a cloud of happiness’
3
Why does Morgan use present tense in the poem?
To create a sense of realism and energy
To make it feel more like a story
To show he is reflecting on a memory
To show the passage of time
4
What is one of the key themes in ‘Trio’?
The power of friendship
The harshness of winter
The loneliness of city life
The plight of the disabled
5
Which quotation explores the idea of friendship and love as a protective force?
‘Under the Christmas Lights’
‘Sharp winter evening’
‘Laughter ringing round them like a guard’
‘Vanished in the crowd’
6
How does Edwin Morgan use contrast in the poem?
By showing the difference between the rich and poor
By comparing the religious and atheist views of the holidays
By comparing the warmth of the trio to the harsh weather
By using light and dark imagery to describe the setting
7
Which poetic technique is ‘laughter ringing round them like a guard’?
Personification
Contrast
Metaphor
Simile
8
What does ‘cloud of happiness’ suggest?
That religion is irrelevant
That it is a freezing cold night
That their love and joy is so strong it is visible, protecting them
That the trio can defeat all sadness in the world
9
What is the significance of ‘vanished in the crowd, yet not vanished’?
It suggests everything must die and come to an end
It suggests happiness is short lived
It shows Morgan saw them only briefly but they had a big impact on him
It shows their joy and togetherness despite the busy world
10
How does the poem present the theme of happiness?
By using a real life setting
By showing the warmth and joy of the trio despite the cold weather
By writing the poem in present tense
By exploring the struggles of the friends

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