HIgher 'Valentine' questions

1. Many of the main ideas or concerns of the poem come across clearly in the first and second stanzas.
(a) By referring closely to lines 1-5, evaluate their effectiveness as an opening to the poem. 2



2. Discuss how the writer effectively creates this persona through her use of word choice, structure and/or tone. 4



3. Analyse how the writer’s use of imagery and/or symbolism is effective in conveying the persona’s opinions on love. 4