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Post by The Thought Police (admin) on Jan 20, 2017 5:29:19 GMT -5
Questions on ‘Valentine’
1. In lines 1, 11 and 12, the poet asserts that she wishes to reject traditional gifts of love. With reference to the poem’s structure, explain how this attitude is emphasised. 2
2. The speaker gives his/her beloved an onion. Explain the contrasting images from lines 2–10 that show the suitability of this gift. 4
3. Duffy’s realistic approach to modern relationships is explored further in lines 13–17. Show how one example of language demonstrates this. 3
4. In the final stanza, Duffy makes her thoughts clear on the possible outcomes of a relationship. With reference to one example of language, identify her tone and possible emotions. 3
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