Queen's Medal for Poetry
One of the most significant prizes available to poets in the Commonwealth. Previous winners include W.H. Auden, Derek Walcott, and Gillian Clarke.
Elegy
A poem usually written after someone's death as a tribute to them
Scottish independence referendum
The vote held in Scotland in 2014 where citizens voted to decide if Scotland would remain a part of the United Kingdom.
Renfrewshire
A council area/county in Scotland
Ellipsis
A technique in literature where a line or sentence ends with '...', often used to create suspense or to sarcastic effect
Connotation
A popular association with a word. The word 'bossy,' for example, has negative connotations.
