Being-in-love by Roger McGough

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What are the emotions expressed in the poem

The poem expresses admiration

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How does the speaker describe the person they are in love with?

The speaker describes the person as beautiful

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How does the speaker feel when thinking about being in love?

When thinking about being in love

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What does the speaker wish for in relation to the person they are in love with?

The speaker wishes that the person they are in love with feels the same way in return.

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What does the phrase "touch the flesh you wear so well" imply?

The phrase implies a desire for physical intimacy and closeness with the person the speaker is in love with.

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How would you describe the tone of the poem

The tone of the poem is romantic and wistful.

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What can be inferred about the relationship between the speaker and the person they are in love with?

The relationship between the speaker and the person they are in love with is not explicitly stated in the poem

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How does the poet use language to convey the speaker's emotions?

The poet uses words like "beautiful

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What themes or ideas does the poem explore?

The poem explores themes of love

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What effect does the repetition of the phrase "and wish you were as well" have on the poem?

The repetition of the phrase emphasizes the speaker's longing and the unfulfilled nature of their desire for the person they are in love with.

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