Analysing the poem 'Storm on the Island' | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

What is being described here: 'A figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear together'.

• simile

• metaphor

• oxymoron

Answer explanation

In 'Storm on the Island' Heaney uses oxymorons to juxtapose the speaker's emotions.

Match the key term to its definition.

• form

• the type of text it is

• language

• the words a writer uses to convey meaning

• structure

• the organisation of the text on a page

Answer explanation

When exploring poetry it's important to consider the writer's use of language, form and structure and how they shape the text using this to convey their meaning.

What is a volta in poetry?

• the introduction to the poem

• the turning point in the poem

• the conclusion to the poem

Answer explanation

A volta is a turn in an argument or thought in a poem. It is often here that the tone changes.

What is the definition of 'enjambment'?

• the pause created at the end of a line of poetry

• the use of punctuation in the middle of a line

• the continuation of a sentence without a pause past the end of a line

Answer explanation

Writer's may use enjambment to emphasise something being described or show its power.

In 'Storm on the Island', may show the conflict between ___ and man.

Answer explanation

Although there is more than one reading of 'Storm on the Island', we can view the poem as illustrating the power of nature over man.

What do we mean by colloquial language?

• informal language

• formal language

• direct language

Answer explanation

Colloquial language creates a conversational and informal tone when used.