Question

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.

a) ‘Favour fire’ is an example of which poetic device? 1

b) According to the poem, what does ‘fire’ signify? 2

c) Explain the line ‘From what I’ve tasted of desire’. 2​

Answer 1

a-alliteration

B- desire

c-he is with fire