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''So long as men can brea<strong>the</strong>, or eyes can see, So long lives this, and this gives life <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>e.'' The repetition here stresses <strong>the</strong> notion that <strong>the</strong> poet's love will last forever. Simile – A comparison in which <strong>the</strong> words 'like' or 'as' are used. 'My love is like a red, red rose.' Symbol – A word which stands for something more than <strong>the</strong> object <strong>to</strong> which it refers. For example, a rose may be a symbol of love and a dove may be a symbol of peace. Theme – The main message of <strong>the</strong> poem – what <strong>the</strong> poem is about. It is not <strong>the</strong> s<strong>to</strong>ry of <strong>the</strong> poem. For example, <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>me of Wilfred Owen's ''Dulce et Decorum Est'' is that <strong>the</strong>re is nei<strong>the</strong>r honour nor nobility in dying for your country. Tone – The poet's mood or attitude <strong>to</strong>wards <strong>the</strong> subject of <strong>the</strong> poem Aoife O’Driscoll 2011 Page 30
2003 Leaving Certificate Unseen <strong>Poetry</strong> Sample Answer The poet, Rosita Boland, refelects on <strong>the</strong> tragedy of a war-<strong>to</strong>rn region in our world. BUTTERFLIES In Bosnia, <strong>the</strong>re are landmines Decorated with butterflies And left on <strong>the</strong> grassy pathways Of rural villages. The children come, quivering down Familiar lanes and fields. Hands outstretched, <strong>the</strong>y reach triumphant For <strong>the</strong>se bright, eluseive insects - Themselves becoming winged in <strong>the</strong> act. Gaudy and ephemeral. 1. <strong>Write</strong> a short response <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> above poem, highlighting <strong>the</strong> impact it makes on you. (20) This poem affected me strongly. The title, ''Butterflies'', suggests something beautiful and delicate and lovely, but that expectation was blown away once I read on. I address <strong>the</strong> question in <strong>the</strong> opening lines. Aoife O’Driscoll 2011 Page 31
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