Fire and Ice

Who is the author of the poem ‘Fire And Ice’

• Anton Chekhov

• Walt Whitman

• Robert Frost

• Gavin Maxwell

How does the author say the world will ‘end’?

• Foolishness

• Ice

• Fire

• Explosion

What is the meaning of the word ‘suffice’?

What is the main literary device used by the author in this poem?

• Alliteration

• Symbolism

• Personification

• Similie

What is fire a symbol of?

• Destruction

• Love

• Desire

• Epidemic

What is ice a symbol of?

• Death

• Fun

• Winter

• Hatred

What is the tone of the poet?

• Gloomy

• Optimistic

• Ironic

• Humorous

How does the last line develop the theme of the poem?

• It suggests that opposite beliefs will destroy each other.

• It emphasises concerns about the environment

• It draws a conclusion about the strength of emotions

• It establishes that different sides can work together

Which statement best represents the theme of the poem?

• War is unavoidable, and humans must prepare

• Humans need to understand the threat of environmental destruction

• War most often happens between those with opposing ideas

• Humans will destroy themselves with uncontrolled emotions