(Leaving Certifi cate Ordinary Level 2015) 1. (a) What impression of the bull do you get from reading stanza one of this poem?
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(b) Based on your reading of stanza three, what effect does the bull have on the girl in the poem? Support your answer with reference to the poem.
(c) Why do you think the poem is called ‘Revelation’? Explain your answer with reference to the poem.
2. Answer ONE of the following: [Each part carries 20 marks]
(i) Using one or more of the following statements, describe your personal response to this poem. – I fi nd this poem shocking. – I fi nd this poem powerful. – I fi nd this poem thought-provoking. Support your answer with reference to the poem. OR
(ii) Use one or more of the following words to write a piece about the poet’s use of language in the poem.
Descriptive Challenging Dramatic
Support your answer with reference to the poem. OR
(iii) In which of the following collections of poetry do you think this poem best belongs? – A collection of poems about childhood – A collection of poems about animals – A collection of poems about monsters Explain your answer with reference to the poem.
