3. Discuss the role of the extended metaphor of the tongue as a plant in the first stanza. How does this metaphor enhance the reader's understanding of the poet's internal conflict and journey to reconnect with her mother tongue?

1. How does the poet use language and imagery to convey the struggle between mother tongue and the adopted language in 'Search for My Tongue'? Provide one example from the poem.

Explore the symbolism of the tongue in the poem. How does the tongue serve as a powerful symbol for both the physical act of speaking and the broader concept of cultural identity.

Explain how the poet’s use of language expresses the persona’srelationship with the land.

Poetry interpretation and ideas

To use figurative language within a poem