The Life of CAD
Carol Ann Duffy was born in this European country.
What is Scotland?
The World's Wife is a collection of poems based on conveying the struggles of the women related to historical figures and these ancient stories.
What are myths?
Most Carol Ann Duffy poems address this social issue.
What is sexism?
This poem explores the theme of identity and belonging, focusing on the experiences of immigrants.
What is 'Foreign'?
This poem provides a modern interpretation of a biblical story.
What is 'Salome'?
What is enjambment?
The religion Duffy was brought up as.
What is Catholisicm?
Every poem in "The World's Wife" is written in this poetic form.
What is dramatic monologue?
"The World's Wife" contains this many poems.
What is 30?
In this poem, the speaker reflects on the challenges of adapting to a new environment as a child.
What is 'Originally'?
This poem presents the perspective of a shape-shifter desperately trying to escape the clutches of a man.
Two techniques that involve comparing one thing to another to create a vivid image or convey deeper meaning.
Metaphor and simile
Carol Ann Duffy attended this British university.
What is the University of Liverpool?
Alongside sexism, "Mrs. Midas" is a criticism of this economic system.
What is Capitalism?
Carol Ann Duffy's most acclaimed collection of poems, "A World's Wife", was published in this year.
What is 1999?
This chilling poem raises questions about the consequences of boredom and a lack of purpose.
What is 'Education for Leisure'?
This poem offers a perspective from the long-suffering wife of a famous mythological character.
This poetic technique attributes human characteristics to non-human entities or abstract concepts.
What is 'personification'?
Carol Ann Duffy was born in this decade.
What is the 1950s?
In "Thetis", the persona changes into a whale, a porpoise, and many other sea creatures - but her pursuer becomes this.
What is a fisherman?
Although most famously known for poetry, Carol Ann Duffy also wrote this type of performance art.
What are plays?
This poem delves into the mind of a troubled character who commits an unusual act.
What is 'Stealing'?
This poem retells a Greek myth focused on the underworld.
What is 'Eurydice'?
In poetry, what term describes the use of vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the sense, creating a mental picture for the reader?
In 2009, the British government appointed Carol Ann Duffy _________ ________, making her the first woman to ever hold this position.
What is poet laureate?
In this poem from "The World's Wife" the persona refers to her husband as a "berk".
What is Mrs. Sisyphus?
Although not covered in class, this poem from "A World's Wife" renditioning a world-famous film is Camden Fisco's favorite Duffy poem.
What is Queen Kong?
In this poem, a mythological figure is reimagined, exploring themes of power and jealousy.
What is 'Medusa'?
This poem explores the theme of transformation and the consequences of unrealistic expectations in relationships.
What is 'Pygmalion's Bride'?
What is allusion?