I Wouldn't Thank You for a Valentine by Carol Ann Duffy

The metaphorical likening of the “onion” to a “moon” is notable due to its various connotations, such as mystery and darkness, in addition to illumination and romance. The use of cliché love tokens such as a “red rose” and “satin heart” helps to communicate that this poem is likely to be on the subject of love (supporting assumptions from the title), however some readers may begin to question whether the use of these clichés is to make a satirical point. Even more emphasis is placed on the line though its isolation in a separate stanza, with this separation from the rest of the poem helping to make the line look almost as important as the title. The opening line of the poem is relatively short, helping to draw the reader’s attention. Possessive : To take ownership of something.

Kissogram: A type of humorous novelty greeting in which a message is delivered to an individual, accompanied by a kiss.Satin: High quality, smooth material (usually silk).Like Robert Browning (‘My Last Duchess’), she is an expert at writing monologues, particularly from the perspective of people with unusual ideas or beliefs. Her work often reflects everyday life and challenges, drawing on inspiration from throughout her life, and often incorporates feminist ideas into her works. There aren’t any specific requirements of this roll, but they normally write poems about significant national events, such as Prince William’s wedding in ‘Rings’ and the 2010 Volcanic Ash Cloud in ‘Silver Lining’. ‘Valentine’ Contextĭuffy is the UK’s first female poet laureate, which is a poet of some note, appointed by The Crown (King or Queen of the UK) to help represent poetry and literature. This poem is part of the Relationships Poetry Anthology for the Edexcel English Literature GCSE.

I Wouldn't Thank You for a Valentine by Carol Ann Duffy