1st one I think sorry if I got it wrong
Answer:
ii)laboured' conveys that both the poet and her mother were struggling, trying to cope with their loss. Yet, both realised that the loss was final and they had to accept it, therefore 'ease'. 'laboured ease of loss' is an oxymoron, a poetic device where two opposites are used together.
Explanation:
One example is the Gun. Reason is because the poem says "up, she stood up to attention, with the muzzle beneath her breasts." It mentions the symbolism of the gun, it's a recurring image. It could represent death, and how the soldiers are threatening her.
The answer is D. Conclusion
