Notice these expressions in the poem and guess their meaning from the context:
State the central issue in the poem.
There are intervals of silence in the interaction between the landlady and the prospective tenant. What are the reasons for this?
How is colour highlighted in the poem and why? List all the words in the poem that suggest colour.
Which are the lines in the poem that impressed you the most and why?
You know what ‘hide-and-seek’ is. What would ‘hide-and-speak’ mean?
Certain words in the poem are in capital letters — why?
Why do you think that the poet has chosen the title ‘Telephone Conversation’? If you were to suggest another title for the poem, what would it be?
The power of poetry lies in suggestion and understatement. Discuss this with reference to the poem.
conversation between mother and daughter to save water
Notice these expressions in the poem and guess their meaning from the context:
State the central issue in the poem.
There are intervals of silence in the interaction between the landlady and the prospective tenant. What are the reasons for this?
How is colour highlighted in the poem and why? List all the words in the poem that suggest colour.
Which are the lines in the poem that impressed you the most and why?
You know what ‘hide-and-seek’ is. What would ‘hide-and-speak’ mean?
Certain words in the poem are in capital letters — why?
Why do you think that the poet has chosen the title ‘Telephone Conversation’? If you were to suggest another title for the poem, what would it be?
The power of poetry lies in suggestion and understatement. Discuss this with reference to the poem.
conversation between mother and daughter to save water