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A Red Red Rose Exercise | Robert Burns
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A Red Red Rose by Robert Burns
ABOUT THE POEM
This poem, "A Red, Red Rose" is one of the finest creations that has been composed by the Scottish poet Robert Burns.
This poem was initially published in the year 1794. There are altogether four different stanzas here in this poem. The poem has 16 lines (four quatrains) and has the form of a ballad.
This poem presents an unnamed speaker and his deep love feelings for his unnamed beloved. The speaker here in this poem has made promises to his beloved that his love for him will last longer than human life and even the planet, remaining fresh and constant forever.
MAIN THEME
A Red, Red Rose by Robert Burns
What is the main theme of the poem "A Red, Red Rose" by Robert Burns?
The main theme of this poem is the immortality of love relationships and their feelings.
This poem has shown the concept that a love relationship never dies. It keeps on moving forever.
MAIN SUMMARY
The speaker compares his beloved with the beautiful, fresh, and delicate red rose of June. Next, the speaker compares his beloved with a sweet melody that is sweetly played in tune.
In the second stanza, the speaker praises her beauty and even makes very lovable promises related to his love for her. According to the speaker, he is in deep love with her because she is quite beautiful. He adds that he will love her until the entire seas on this planet have become dry.
The promises of the speaker keep on moving, even in the third stanza. He promises his beloved to love her till the rocks on this planet have melted with the heat of the sun. He will love her until the end of human life.
In the fourth stanza, the speaker wishes for his beloved to have a good life and a bright future during their temporary separation. He lets her say farewell. In the final two lines, we find the speaker promising his love to return, though the journey is so long (ten thousand miles) and takes a very long time.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
A Red, Red Rose by Robert Burns
1. What two things does the speaker compare his love to in the first stanza?
Answer:
In the first stanza, the speaker compares his love to a red, red rose that’s newly sprung in June and the sweet rhythm of a tune.
2. What does the speaker promise in the second and third stanzas?
Answer:
In the second and third stanzas, the speaker promises his beloved that he will love her until the seas dry up, the sun melts the mountains, and time keeps going.
3. What is the mood of the poem?
Answer:
The mood of the poem is the endless and beautiful love, linked to nature and lasting forever.
4. What is hyperbole? Explain its purpose with examples from the poem.
Answer:
Hyperbole means saying something bigger than the truth. Examples in the poem are "the seas drying up" and "the rocks melting," which help show how deep and endless the love is.
5. What is refrain? Why is it used in the poem? Explain with an example from the poem.
Answer:
Refrain means lines that repeat in a poem, giving it a rhythm. In this poem, "love will always stay" repeats, making the love feel strong and song-like.
6. What type of love is shown in "A Red, Red Rose"?
Answer:
"A Red, Red Rose" shows a very deep and romantic love, full of beauty and loyalty.
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