Comparing Beauty and Valentine

• Who wrote the poem "She Walks in Beauty"?

  Lord Byron
• In what year was "She Walks in Beauty" written?

  1814
• What inspired Lord Byron to write "She Walks in Beauty"?

  Seeing his cousin's wife at a party
• What does "She Walks in Beauty" praise?

  Inner and outer beauty
• Who is the author of the poem "Valentine"?

  Carol Ann Duffy
• In what year was "Valentine" written?

  1993
• What does "Valentine" challenge?

  Traditional love poems
• What is the main theme of "She Walks in Beauty"?

  Beauty
• What does "Valentine" promote as its main theme?

  Genuine love
• What are the poetic techniques used in "She Walks in Beauty"?

  • Regular rhyme scheme (ABAB CDCD EFEF)
  • Iambic tetrameter
  • Metaphors and similes
  • Alliteration and assonance
• What are the poetic techniques used in "Valentine"?

  • Free verse with no set rhyme scheme
  • Irregular metre
  • Metaphors, similes, and symbolism
  • Limited use of sound devices
• How does "She Walks in Beauty" create rhythm?

  Through regular rhyme scheme and iambic tetrameter
• What type of imagery does "She Walks in Beauty" primarily use?

  Visual imagery
• What does the light and dark symbolize in "She Walks in Beauty"?

  Balance and harmony within the woman
• What type of imagery is used in "Valentine"?

  Tangible imagery
• What does the onion symbolize in "Valentine"?

  Genuine love and its layers
• What type of language does "She Walks in Beauty" use?

  Formal and elevated language
• What is the tone of "She Walks in Beauty"?

  Admiring and reverent
• What type of language does "Valentine" use?

  Conversational and simple language
• What is the tone of "Valentine"?

  Understated and realistic
• What are the overall messages of "She Walks in Beauty" and "Valentine"?

  "She Walks in Beauty":

  • Beauty lies in balance and harmony
  • True beauty combines inner grace and outer loveliness

  
  

  "Valentine":

  • Genuine love transcends clichés
  • Real love is about sincerity and depth
• What are the similarities and differences between "She Walks in Beauty" and "Valentine"?

  Similarities:

  • Focus on love and beauty
  • Deep emotional sentiments

  
  

  Differences:

  • Style: Formal vs. conversational
  • Tone: Reverent vs. understated
  • Form: Regular rhyme vs. free verse
  • Imagery: Visual vs. tangible