What does repetition mean?

Similar ideas, images, words and phrases seen more than once

What is the importance of the wine, bread and fire?

Religious imagery shows he worships his wife.She's a saviour

What is the poem about?

A strong, positive relationship between a married couple

What is the effect of the sibilance, "soft silk"?

He alludes to their sexual relationship

What is the effect of the imperatives in the poem such as: "Continue", "Be", "Multiply"?

The narrator is happy with their relationship, He needs her and is gently asking for her to stay with him

What does the use of the word "golden" suggest?

The poet thinks his wife is precious

Why is September still his "favourite" month?

He got married and his relationship gets stronger every year

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Preparation for poetry analysis. In September by John Ormond.

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1
What does repetition mean?
Two contrasting ideas
Similar ideas, images, words and phrases seen more than once
Repeating something in different texts
A comparison of two or more things
2
Which quotation refers to his wife as his protector?
My strong wall
Fire upon my hearth
My journey
My promising fair sky
3
Who wrote the poem?
John Ormond
Gillian Clarke
John Steinbeck
William Shakespeare
4
What is the importance of the wine, bread and fire?
They are images of commitment
The bread symbolises the body of Christ so he is religious
Religious imagery shows he worships his wife.She's a saviour
They have plenty to eat and don't worry about anything
5
What is the poem about?
A strong relationship between two lovers
A weak relationship between two lovers
A strong, positive relationship between a married couple
A relationship between a parent and their children
6
What is the effect of the sibilance, "soft silk"?
The material soothes him
He alludes to their sexual relationship
He bought his wife a silk gown
He likes to touch soft things
7
What is the effect of the imperatives in the poem such as: "Continue", "Be", "Multiply"?
The narrator is in control
Highlights that the narrator is the dominant person
The narrator is happy with their relationship
He needs her and is gently asking for her to stay with him
8
What does the use of the word "golden" suggest?
The poet treasures his wife but not their relationship
The poet like money
The poet thinks his wife is precious
The poet wants to but his wife expensive things
9
Why is September still his "favourite" month?
He is buying a new house
He got married and his relationship gets stronger every year
He got divorced in September
He loves the autumn
10
Which technique is used in the poem to show that they were made for each other?
Metaphor
Simile
Repetition
Exaggeration

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