Lesson 2.3.11
2.3.11 Belfast Confetti – Ciaran Carson Quiz: Pearson Edexcel English Literature, Unit 2
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The 20 questions
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Ciaran Carson, the poet of 'Belfast Confetti', is associated with which city?
- Cork
- Derry
- Dublin
- Belfast
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In 'Belfast Confetti', what does the term 'confetti' actually refer to?
- Parade streamers
- Wedding guests
- Street decorations
- Bomb debris
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'Belfast Confetti' is set against which historical period of conflict?
- The Blitz
- The Civil War
- The Troubles
- The Easter Rising
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Which structural feature best suits the poem's theme of chaos?
- Regular stanzas
- A strict sonnet
- Fragmented lines
- Rhyming couplets
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Which term describes a poem with no regular rhyme scheme or fixed metre?
- Free verse
- Heroic couplet
- Blank verse
- Terza rima
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What is the primary subject matter of 'Belfast Confetti'?
- Sea voyages
- School days
- Rural poverty
- Urban violence
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Which collection in the Pearson Poetry Anthology contains 'Belfast Confetti'?
- Belonging
- Relationships
- Time and Place
- Conflict
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What is a key shared theme when comparing conflict poems?
- Romantic longing
- Civilians in danger
- Agricultural life
- Industrial machinery
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Why does the poet use a festive word for a violent image?
- To express grief
- To create irony
- To show joy
- To praise peace
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Which device compares two things directly without using 'like' or 'as'?
- Simile
- Onomatopoeia
- Metaphor
- Anaphora
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Using broken syntax to reflect a chaotic city is an example of what?
- Form matching content
- Strict regular metre
- Pathetic fallacy
- An extended metaphor
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When analysing the poem's language, what should you examine?
- Poet biographies
- Word choices
- Publication dates
- Page margins
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Which historical context is most vital for reading 'Belfast Confetti'?
- Victorian poverty
- Agricultural reform
- Elizabethan theatre
- Sectarian violence
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Which theme is best supported by the poem's imagery?
- Intrusion of violence
- Agricultural bounty
- Childhood innocence
- Religious conversion
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What effect is created by pairing a place name with a festive word?
- Celebrating peace
- Mocking nature
- Expressing relief
- Subverting expectation
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What makes the tone of 'Belfast Confetti' so disturbing to readers?
- Excessive joy
- Nostalgic sorrow
- Boring repetition
- Juxtaposing destruction
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What is the psychological effect of a fragmented poem structure?
- Absolute clarity
- Induced confusion
- Musical harmony
- Calm relaxation
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What is a central feature to analyse in conflict poetry comparisons?
- Font size
- Speaker attitude
- Paper quality
- Line count
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When evaluating poetry effectively, what must you link to meaning?
- Book cover art
- Author's age
- Form and structure
- Publisher's name
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Why is the title Belfast Confetti grim in context?
- Joyful riot
- Festive parade
- Happy occasion
- Celebratory debris
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