How does the poem convey the theme of absence?

Through vivid imagery

By using a refrain

By contrasting sounds

Using metaphoric language

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Q1.

What is the primary theme of the poem?

Q2.

Which poetic device is used repeatedly in the line ‘I cannot remember my mother’?

Q3.

In what setting does the poet recall memories of his mother?

Q4.

How does the sensory imagery enhance the theme of the poem?