Casualty by Seamus Heaney Quiz

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What is the central theme of Seamus Heaney's poem 'Casualty'?

Childhood memories

Romantic relationships

The beauty of nature

The impact of war on individuals (correct)

The poem 'Casualty' reflects solely on the positive aspects of war.

False

Who is the author of the poem 'Casualty'?

Seamus Heaney

The poem 'Casualty' is often associated with the historical context of __________.

<p>the Troubles in Northern Ireland</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following literary devices used in 'Casualty' with their descriptions:

<p>Imagery = Vivid descriptive language that appeals to the senses Metaphor = A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unrelated things Symbolism = Using symbols to signify ideas and qualities Alliteration = The occurrence of the same initial sound in closely placed words</p> Signup and view all the answers