Summary Touch by Hugh Lwein questions and answers

Touch by Hugh Lewin
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Contents
14 QUESTIONS.............................................................................................................................................1
ANSWERS.....................................................................................................................................................3
DON’T FROGET TO HAVE A LOOK AT THE DETAIELD NOTES OF THE POEM.................................................5



14 QUESTIONS
1. Discuss the significance of the repetition of the phrase "I want" throughout the poem.
(2 marks)

2. Explain how does the use of vivid imagery contribute to the overall tone and mood of
the poem? Provide specific examples. (3 marks)

3. Analyze the role of enjambment in the poem and its effect on the reader's experience.
(2 marks)

4. Explore the theme of vulnerability in the poem and how it is conveyed through the
speaker's experiences of touch. (3 marks)

5. Explain how does the structure of the poem contribute to its meaning? Consider the
use of stanzas and line breaks. (3 marks)

6. Analyze the figurative language used in stanza 4 (fists) and stanza 5 (paws). Explain how
do these figures of speech enhance the portrayal of touch? (4 marks)

7. Discuss the contrast between the longing for touch expressed in the final stanza and the
negative experiences described earlier in the poem. (3 marks)

8. Explore the impact of the poem's title on your understanding of the speaker's
experiences and desires. (2 marks)




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