Tissue By Imtiaz Dharker

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    The speaker uses tissue as an extended metaphor for life.

    • True
    • False
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Explore the thematic and structural elements of Imtiaz Dharker's 'Tissue' with this insightful quiz. Assess your understanding of imagery, the symbolic role of paper, and personal identity as shaped by textual constructs.

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  • 2. 

    The poet uses enjambment, running meaning between lines and across stanza breaks. This adds to the flowing, delicate nature - both of paper and of the human lives the poet compares the tissue to.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The explanation for the given correct answer is that the use of enjambment, which is the continuation of a sentence or thought from one line to the next without a pause, enhances the flowing and delicate nature of the poem. This technique allows the meaning to flow seamlessly between lines and even across stanza breaks, creating a sense of interconnectedness. By comparing the delicate nature of paper to human lives, the poet emphasizes the fragility and interconnectedness of our existence.

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  • 3. 

    References to the thin paper used by architects, shopkeepers and bookbinders are made to connect the practical uses of paper. These images provide an extended metaphor for human skin and life.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The explanation for the given correct answer is that the references to thin paper used by architects, shopkeepers, and bookbinders are used as a metaphor to connect the practical uses of paper to human skin and life. This implies that the thinness and fragility of paper are compared to the vulnerability and impermanence of human skin and life. Therefore, the statement "True" is correct in stating that these images provide an extended metaphor for human skin and life.

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  • 4. 

    The speaker emphasises the delicacy of the paper by using adjectives throughout the poem. The paper is described as 'fine', 'thin' and 'transparent'. The effect of light is also emphasised with 'luminous', 'daylight' and the way the 'sun shines through'.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The speaker's use of adjectives such as "fine," "thin," and "transparent" to describe the paper emphasizes its delicacy. Additionally, the mention of the paper being "luminous" and the way the "sun shines through" further emphasizes the effect of light. This suggests that the statement is true, as the speaker does emphasize the delicacy of the paper through their use of descriptive language.

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  • 5. 

    This poem relies very heavily on imagery.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    This poem relies heavily on imagery, as indicated by the use of descriptive language and vivid sensory details. The poet creates a vivid and vividly portrayed world through their use of imagery, allowing the reader to visualize and experience the poem more deeply. This emphasis on imagery enhances the overall impact and effectiveness of the poem.

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  • 6. 

    Tissue explore the varied uses of paper and how they relate to life itself.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that tissue explores the different ways in which paper is used and how it is connected to life. This implies that tissue examines the significance and impact of paper in various aspects of life, such as communication, art, education, and more. Therefore, the answer "True" is correct as it aligns with the statement's indication of exploring the diverse uses of paper and its relation to life.

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  • 7. 

    The use of enjambment might suggest that the speaker longs for freedom from human imposed restrictions.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The use of enjambment, which is the continuation of a sentence or phrase without a pause beyond the end of a line, can create a sense of flow and movement in poetry. In this context, it suggests that the speaker desires to break free from the limitations and constraints imposed by society. By allowing the thoughts and ideas to spill over from one line to the next, enjambment reflects the speaker's longing for freedom and a desire to transcend the boundaries set by human-imposed restrictions.

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  • 8. 

    THe first three stanzas explore the importance of paper as a means of recording our history.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The first three stanzas of the poem discuss the significance of paper in preserving and documenting our history. The stanzas highlight the role of paper as a medium for recording important events, stories, and knowledge throughout time. The poet emphasizes the value of paper in capturing and preserving our collective memory, suggesting that it is indeed true that the first three stanzas explore the importance of paper as a means of recording our history.

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  • 9. 

    The fifth stanza presents a contrast between the freedom of nature and the restrictions imposed by human activity. e.g. borders

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The fifth stanza of the poem highlights the difference between the freedom found in nature and the limitations imposed by human actions, such as borders. This suggests that while nature is unrestricted and free, human society creates boundaries and restrictions that hinder this freedom. The contrast between the two emphasizes the theme of the poem, which explores the conflict between the natural world and human civilization.

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  • 10. 

    The poem has a regular rhyme scheme

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The explanation for the answer "False" is that the poem does not have a regular rhyme scheme. A regular rhyme scheme refers to a consistent pattern of rhyming words at the end of each line or stanza. If the poem had a regular rhyme scheme, it would follow a specific pattern throughout, such as AABB or ABAB. However, since the answer is "False," it implies that the poem does not have a predictable or consistent rhyme scheme.

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  • 11. 

    Dharker uses language that conveys uncertainty and possibility.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Dharker's use of language that conveys uncertainty and possibility suggests that he employs words and phrases that leave room for interpretation and speculation. This indicates that his writing may contain elements of ambiguity and openness to different perspectives, allowing for multiple potential meanings and outcomes.

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  • 12. 

    Tissue is mainly constructed in unrhymed, irregular quatrains

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement is true because a quatrain is a stanza or verse in poetry that consists of four lines. In this case, the quatrain is described as unrhymed and irregular, meaning that it does not follow a specific rhyme scheme or pattern. This suggests that the construction of tissue, which could refer to a poem or a literary work, is characterized by unrhymed and irregular quatrains.

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  • 13. 

    The consonance "brick" and "block" emphasise

    • The solidity of the objects

    • Echoes the beating of a heart

    Correct Answer
    A. The solidity of the objects
    Explanation
    The consonance "brick" and "block" emphasizes the solidity of the objects by creating a strong and firm sound. The repetition of the "b" sound adds weight and stability to the words, mirroring the sturdy and unyielding nature of bricks and blocks. This choice of consonance helps to convey the idea of strength and durability, enhancing the overall sense of solidity in the objects being described.

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  • 14. 

    The poem lacks regular rhyme and its rhythm is unsteady, as if to mirror the fluttering of tissue paper. 

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The explanation for the given correct answer is that the poem lacks regular rhyme and its rhythm is unsteady, which suggests that it does not follow a consistent pattern or structure. This lack of rhyme and unsteady rhythm can be compared to the fluttering of tissue paper, which is delicate and unpredictable. Therefore, the statement "The poem lacks regular rhyme and its rhythm is unsteady, as if to mirror the fluttering of tissue paper" supports the answer True.

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  • 15. 

    Which of the following uses a modal verb, a simile and hints at how money controls our lives?

    • If buildings were paper, I might/feel their drift (lines 13-14)

    • And what was paid by credit card/might fly our lives like paper kites

    • Where a hand has written in the names and histories (line 7)

    • Script over numbers over line/and never wish to build again with brick (lines 27-28

    Correct Answer
    A. And what was paid by credit card/might fly our lives like paper kites
    Explanation
    The given answer uses a simile by comparing how money controls our lives to paper kites flying. It also uses a modal verb "might" to express the possibility of this happening. Additionally, the phrase "what was paid by credit card" hints at the role of money in controlling our lives.

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  • 16. 

    Light is presented as a negative force that does not allow people to see or understand. it does not move through boundaries and it cannot break through objects.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Light is not presented as a negative force that hinders people from seeing or understanding. On the contrary, light enables us to see and comprehend the world around us. It is a form of electromagnetic radiation that can travel through boundaries and can pass through objects, although it may be absorbed, reflected, or refracted in the process. Therefore, the statement presented is false.

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  • 17. 

    Which of the following signals that Dharker is writing about things that are imaginary?

    • The conditional construction 'If buildings were paper (line 13)

    • The modal verb 'might/ feel their drift' (lines 13-14)

    • The modal verb ' might fly our lives like paper kites' (line 4)

    Correct Answer
    A. The conditional construction 'If buildings were paper (line 13)
    Explanation
    The conditional construction "If buildings were paper" suggests that Dharker is writing about things that are imaginary because it presents a hypothetical situation that is not true in reality. This construction implies that buildings are not actually made of paper, indicating that the author is discussing a fictional or imaginative scenario.

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  • 18. 

    The poem uses a neutral viewpoint, with a first person perspective.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The poem is written from a neutral viewpoint, meaning that it does not take a side or express any personal opinions or emotions. However, it is also written from a first person perspective, meaning that the narrator is speaking from their own point of view. This combination of a neutral viewpoint and first person perspective allows the reader to experience the events and emotions of the poem through the eyes of the narrator, while still maintaining an objective and unbiased tone.

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  • 19. 

    Stanza 4 to Stanza __________ focus on the paradox that paper is fragile, yet it controls our lives.

    Correct Answer
    6
    Explanation
    The given answer, 6, is correct because it accurately completes the statement in the question. The question asks for the stanza number that continues the focus on the paradox of paper being fragile yet controlling our lives. Since the previous stanza mentioned this paradox, the next stanza, which is stanza 6, would logically continue to explore this theme. Therefore, the correct answer is 6.

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  • 20. 

    In the poem, which of the following control human life?

    • Money

    • Religion

    • Nature

    • Pride

    • Governments

    • A and B only

    • B and C only

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "All of the above". This means that all of the options listed - money, religion, nature, pride, and governments - have control over human life. This suggests that these factors play a significant role in shaping and influencing human behavior, decisions, and experiences.

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  • 21. 

    Important ideas in this poem are that ...

    • Life is more complex than the other things we create

    • Life is more precious than the other things we create

    • Light is a positive force that that enables people to see and understand, that can move through and beyond boundaries, that can break objects

    • Life is temporary but forms part of a bigger and ongoing story

    • All of the above

    • None of the above

    • A,B and C only

    • A and B only

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    The important ideas in this poem are that life is more complex than the other things we create, life is more precious than the other things we create, light is a positive force that enables people to see and understand, that can move through and beyond boundaries, that can break objects, and life is temporary but forms part of a bigger and ongoing story.

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  • 22. 

    The repetition of ___________________ in the poem suggests that family history and heritage are important in forming and individual's identity

    • Paper smoothed and stroked

    • Thinned

    • Shine through

    Correct Answer
    A. Paper smoothed and stroked
    Explanation
    The repetition of "paper smoothed and stroked" in the poem suggests that family history and heritage are important in forming an individual's identity. The act of smoothing and stroking paper implies a gentle and careful handling of something precious, symbolizing the care and attention given to preserving family history and heritage. This repetition emphasizes the significance of these elements in shaping one's sense of self and belonging.

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  • 23. 

    Structure: The final, single line stands out and focuses the reader on

    • The different layers of life

    • The lack of rhythm and rhyme

    • Their own identity and how it is created

    • History, human experience and the creation of human life

    Correct Answer
    A. Their own identity and how it is created
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "their own identity and how it is created." This is because the phrase "stands out and focuses the reader on" indicates that the final line of the structure is the most prominent and attention-grabbing. Therefore, the final line is likely to be the main theme or subject matter of the structure, which in this case is about one's own identity and the process of its creation.

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  • 24. 

    Which of the folllowing are true of 'Tissue' by Imtiaz Dharker and 'Ozymandias' by Percy Bysshe Shelley?  
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    • Both are extended metaphors.

    • Both use concrete images for description.

    • Both poems are written in the form of a sonnet.

    • Both use metaphor and images of passing time.

    • Both poems deal with transient aspects of human life.

    • Ozymandias is more narrative in style, while Dharker layers up images.

    • All of the above

    • All of the above except A and D

    • All of the above except C

    • A, B and C only

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above except C
    Explanation
    The given answer states that all of the statements are true except for statement C. This means that both poems, "Tissue" by Imtiaz Dharker and "Ozymandias" by Percy Bysshe Shelley, are extended metaphors, use concrete images for description, and deal with transient aspects of human life. However, they do not both use metaphor and images of passing time. The answer also mentions that "Ozymandias" is more narrative in style, while Dharker layers up images. It does not mention anything about the form of a sonnet.

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  • 25. 

    How does Dharker make connections between paper and human life?

    • She uses examples of important aspects of life, such as buildings, money and food

    • She refers to paper being 'thinned by age'

    • She directly compares paper to skin

    • All of the above

    • A only

    • A and B only

    • A and C only

    Correct Answer
    A. She uses examples of important aspects of life, such as buildings, money and food
    Explanation
    Dharker makes connections between paper and human life by using examples of important aspects of life, such as buildings, money, and food. This suggests that she sees paper as a symbol of human existence and the various ways in which it is intertwined with our daily lives. Additionally, she refers to paper being 'thinned by age', which further emphasizes the connection between paper and the aging process of human beings. Lastly, she directly compares paper to skin, implying that paper is not just a physical material, but also carries the essence of human life and experiences.

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  • 26. 

    Which of the following is an image of natural power being greater than man/human power?

    • 'daylight break through/capitals and monoliths'

    • Maps too. The sun shines through/their borderlines, the marks

    • Raise a structure/never meant to last

    • All of the above

    • A and B only

    • A and C only

    • B and C only

    Correct Answer
    A. A and B only
    Explanation
    The given answer states that the image of natural power being greater than man/human power can be seen in both the poem "daylight break through/capitals and monoliths" and in maps. In the poem, the sun shines through the borderlines and the marks, symbolizing the overwhelming power of nature compared to man-made structures. Similarly, in maps, the sun shining through the borders suggests that nature's power transcends human boundaries. Therefore, the correct answer is A and B only.

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  • 27. 

    Which of the following show that paper is treated with affection?

    • Where a hand /has written in the names and histories ( lines 6-7)

    • Pages smoothed and stroked and turned (line 11)

    • An architect could use all this,/place layer over layer, luminous (lines 25-26)

    Correct Answer
    A. Where a hand /has written in the names and histories ( lines 6-7)
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "where a hand has written in the names and histories (lines 6-7)". This answer choice suggests that paper is treated with affection because it implies that someone has taken the time and care to write down names and histories on the paper. This act of writing shows a personal connection and investment in the paper, indicating affection towards it.

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