People on an island trying to be prepared for an incoming storm.
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What is the poem about (metaphorically)?
Bombings and Northern Ireland troubles.
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Who is the speaker?
One of the people on the island - who gives a sense of community, 'we', 'our', etc. 1st Person Pronoun (Plural)
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What are the key ideas in the poem?
Safety: community feels safe/prepared for the storm. Fear: familiar things change and become frightening. Helplessness: people can't do anything about the fear expect wait for the storm to pass - nature is presented as powerful and relentless.
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Give a quote for a Juxtaposition..
"Wizened earth", earth sometimes associated with new life.
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Give a quote for Sensory Description..
"Blast", explosive sound, more impact at the start of the line.
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Give a quote for a Oxymoron..
"Exploding comfortably", juxtaposes feelings of fear and safety.
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Give a quote for a Simile..
"Like a tame cat/turned savage", Frightening during storm - theme throughout poem.
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How is the poem set out?
Blank verse - mirrors everyday speech - sounds like a conversation, 'we' - collective and communal experience, all one stanza - don't know the outcome.
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Name some background information..
First eight letters of title - (Stormont) Ireland's assembly buildings. Storm could relate to political disturbances (e.g. Catholics vs Protestants, or Irish Republicans wanting Independence)
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Which poems can you compare this to?
Tissue: extended metaphor. The Prelude: change in attitude throughout poem. London: the location.
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People on an island trying to be prepared for an incoming storm.
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