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What does the speaker do with the mobile phone?
What does the speaker do with the mobile phone?
How does the speaker feel about the messages sent?
How does the speaker feel about the messages sent?
What does the speaker try to picture about the recipient?
What does the speaker try to picture about the recipient?
What does the speaker compare the mobile to?
What does the speaker compare the mobile to?
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What does the speaker express about the codes sent?
What does the speaker express about the codes sent?
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What does the speaker feel about the possibility of their messages being heard?
What does the speaker feel about the possibility of their messages being heard?
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Study Notes
The Speaker and the Mobile Phone
- The speaker uses the mobile phone to send messages
- The speaker feels anxious or uncertain about the messages sent, suggesting they may be emotionally invested in the response
Imagining the Recipient
- The speaker tries to picture the recipient's reactions or responses to the messages
Mobile Phone Comparison
- The speaker compares the mobile phone to a "letter" or a means of sending secret codes
Codes and Messages
- The speaker expresses uncertainty or doubt about the codes (or messages) sent, implying they may not be understood or decoded correctly
Fear of Being Heard
- The speaker feels uneasy or fearful about the possibility of their messages being heard or discovered by others
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Description
Test your knowledge of contemporary poetry with this quiz inspired by the poem "Text" by Carol Ann Duffy. See how well you can understand and interpret the emotions and themes in this modern piece of literature.
