Poppies - Jane Weir

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  • Created on: 03-01-18 16:22
What is the poem about?
The poem is about a mother who is describing her son leaving home because he is joining the army. It shows what the mothers emotional reaction to him leaving is.
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What event does the poem link to?
Armistice Sunday (Remembrance day)
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How does the poet express feelings about death in poppies?
The poet expresses the feeling a mother has about the death of her son in a war far away
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What device does this quote use - 'the gelled blackthorns of your hair'
Metaphor
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What does the reference to touch in the quote show - 'I wanted to graze my nose across the tip of your nose'
The reference to touch shows how the mother longs for the closeness
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Card 2

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What event does the poem link to?

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Armistice Sunday (Remembrance day)

Card 3

Front

How does the poet express feelings about death in poppies?

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

What device does this quote use - 'the gelled blackthorns of your hair'

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

What does the reference to touch in the quote show - 'I wanted to graze my nose across the tip of your nose'

Back

Preview of the front of card 5

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