Understanding the poem 'Homing' | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

If something is nourishing then it is...

• good for your wellbeing and health

• bad for your wellbeing and health

• something delicious

Answer explanation

Describing something abstract as nourishing may be a way of saying it's good for your soul.

Describing something as 'rusted' suggests...

• it is in perfect condition

• it is deteriorating

• it is something of no value

Answer explanation

Describing something as 'rusted' implies that it hasn't been well taken care of and likely left alone.

A figure of speech that involves comparing two things using the verb "to be" is a...

(a)  

Answer explanation

Metaphors act as a way of helping the reader visualise or understand something better.

Referring to what a poet wanted and planned to do is referring to their...

(a)  

Answer explanation

You should always aim to refer to the poet's intentions to show that you are aware that the poem is their construction.

If something is hidden away then which two things might that imply?

• It is precious.

• It isn't valued.

• It's something to be ashamed of.

• It's something to be proud of.

Answer explanation

Hiding something implies you don't want people to see it which implies people might have a negative perception of it; however, you have kept it rather than throwing it away which implies value.

Generally, we think of birds as symbolising...

• freedom

• ambition

• romance

Answer explanation

Since birds can fly, we associate them with freedom since they have the ability to leave an environment at will.