Home Learning Lesson 1 - Figurative Language

The Poem:

Fire and Ice by Robert Frost



Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I've tasted of desire
I hold with those who favour fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To say that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice

 

 

-The End-

 
 
 
1. How is figurative language used in the poem? Give the specific word(s), explain what type of figurative language it is and why the poet chose to use this figurative language.
 
Ans: The symbolism of fire adds to the meaning of the poem along with the denotations and connotations. Another symbol is the word ice. Ice can be used to represent hate. The poet also used the world as a relationship symbol. All these symbols makes both desire and hate feelings felt the relationship and helps to tie together the poem.

2.Tell us why you like this poem in no less than 100 words.

Ans:  I like this poem, firstly because 'Fire' and 'Ice'  which are used in the poem, are two opposite items, and this makes the poem more interesting. Secondly, although the poem is quite short, it has much more meaning behind it. Thirdly, I like the way this poem is structured, like the part 'I hold with those who favour fire'. Finally, I think that this poem makes people want to know more about the end of the world, since the poet has said that he agree with those that said fire and people would want to know. Therefore, I like this poem and thus chose it.