What is the main theme explored in the poem?
The Photo

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Mel Beer
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English
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10th Grade
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Easy
15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The excitement of a new holiday destination
Family relationships and memories
The importance of fashion
The dangers of the beach
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which motif is repeated in the poem to emphasise the narrator’s feelings?
The sound of waves
The act of kissing
The colour of the water
The taste of ice cream
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the photo symbolise for the narrator?
A reminder of a lost holiday
Proof of their family’s happiness and closeness
Evidence of a family argument
A fashion statement
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the narrator feel about their parents’ closeness in the photo?
Embarrassed and uncomfortable
Surprised and observant
Angry and resentful
Indifferent
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Desiree’s pose in the photo suggest about her character at that moment?
She is shy and withdrawn
She is proud and confident
She is angry and upset
She is confused
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of the narrator counting the number of kisses between Mum and Dad?
It shows the narrator is bored
It highlights the narrator’s longing for family unity
It is a way to pass time
It is a competition
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can be inferred about the current state of the narrator’s family?
The family is still as close as ever
The family has changed or grown apart since the photo
The family goes on holidays every year
The family is planning another beach trip
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