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According to the poem, what are the two ways the world could end?
According to the poem, what are the two ways the world could end?
Fire and ice.
What does the speaker of the poem say they have tasted?
What does the speaker of the poem say they have tasted?
- Ice
- Desire (correct)
- Fire
- Hate
What does the speaker think is 'also great' and would 'suffice' for destruction?
What does the speaker think is 'also great' and would 'suffice' for destruction?
Ice
Which of the following is NOT an idea suggested for what 'fire' represents in the poem?
Which of the following is NOT an idea suggested for what 'fire' represents in the poem?
What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?
What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?
Flashcards
Perish
Perish
To die or be destroyed completely.
Suffice
Suffice
To be enough or adequate.
Juxtaposition
Juxtaposition
A literary device that uses contrasting ideas, words, or phrases.
Rhyme Scheme
Rhyme Scheme
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Lyric Poetry
Lyric Poetry
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Desire
Desire
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Fury
Fury
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Hate
Hate
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Indifference
Indifference
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Rigidity
Rigidity
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Hold With (belief)
Hold With (belief)
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Destruction
Destruction
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"Fire" in the Poem
"Fire" in the Poem
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"Ice" in the Poem
"Ice" in the Poem
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Theme of Destruction
Theme of Destruction
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Rhyme Scheme and Contrast
Rhyme Scheme and Contrast
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Poem's Ending
Poem's Ending
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Open-Ended Interpretation
Open-Ended Interpretation
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Juxtaposition and Human Emotions
Juxtaposition and Human Emotions
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Study Notes
Fire and Ice Poem Analysis
- The poem explores differing views on the end of the world
- Some believe the world will end in fire, others in ice.
- The speaker aligns with those who favor fire.
- The speaker suggests that destruction by ice is equally powerful and sufficient.
- The poem considers contrasting ideas like desire and hate, and conflicting emotions of humanity through fire and ice.
- The concept of destruction is further explored and its implications considered.
Glossary
- perish: to die
- suffice: to be enough or sufficient
Thinking about the Poem
- The poem prompts reflection on various ideas regarding the end of the world.
- The poet asks readers to consider what if the sun got too hot or grew cold
- Possible interpretations of "fire" and "ice" include various human traits/emotions.
- Fire could represent greed, conflict, insensitivity
- Ice could represent avarice, fury, cruelty, intolerance, rigidity, hatred
Rhyme Scheme
- The poem's rhyme scheme is ABAB CDCD EFEF GG.
- This consistent rhyme scheme creates a sense of balance and clarity, but subtly highlights the contrasting ideas by placing the opposite concepts together in a regular pattern.
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