Cambridge IGCSE · Literature in English (0475)

Liz Lochhead, ‘Storyteller’: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Liz Lochhead, ‘Storyteller’.

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Question 1

1 mark

In Liz Lochhead’s ‘Storyteller’, which domestic element is most closely associated with the atmosphere of the storytelling session?

Question 2

1 mark

What is the significance of the "hearth" in the poem's thematic structure?

Question 3

1 mark

How does Liz Lochhead use imagery related to light and darkness in 'Storyteller' to convey the impact of narrative?

Question 4

1 mark

In Liz Lochhead’s Storyteller, what is the primary setting where the storytelling takes place?

Question 5

1 mark

In Liz Lochhead’s ‘Storyteller’, what does the speaker suggest about the nature of stories?

Question 6

2 marks

In Liz Lochhead's poem 'Storyteller', what physical activity is the storyteller performing while recounting their tale?

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Question 7

4 marks

How does the metaphor of the "rag-bag" help characterize the storyteller's collection of memories and tales?

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Question 8

5 marks

Analyze the significance of the communal aspect of storytelling in Liz Lochhead's 'Storyteller'.

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Question 9

4 marks

In Liz Lochhead’s ‘Storyteller’, what is the central role of the 'storyteller' figure, and how does the poem suggest her importance?

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Question 10

5 marks

How does Liz Lochhead use language to characterize the storyteller as both powerful and vulnerable in ‘Storyteller’?

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