AQA English Literature - power and conflict

Question 1

What is the main theme of the power and conflict anthology?

Answer 1

The main theme is the exploration of power dynamics and the conflicts that arise from them.

Question 2

True or False: The poems in the power and conflict anthology focus solely on personal relationships.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Name one poet featured in the power and conflict anthology.

Answer 3

Wilfred Owen

Question 4

Fill in the blank: ‘__________’ is a common motif in poems about power and conflict.

Answer 4

War

Question 5

What poetic device is frequently used to convey conflict in poetry?

Answer 5

Imagery

Question 6

Which poem by Wilfred Owen deals with the horrors of war?

Answer 6

‘Dulce et Decorum Est’

Question 7

Multiple Choice: Which of the following poems addresses the theme of nature’s power?
A) ‘Exposure’
B) ‘My Last Duchess’
C) ‘Storm on the Island’

Answer 7

C) ‘Storm on the Island’

Question 8

What is the significance of the title ‘My Last Duchess’?

Answer 8

It reflects the Duke’s possessive nature and the power he holds over life and death.

Question 9

True or False: The poem ‘London’ by William Blake depicts a sense of hope and renewal.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

What is a common theme in both ‘Exposure’ and ‘Bayonet Charge’?

Answer 10

The futility and brutality of war.

Question 11

Name a technique used by poets to illustrate the impact of conflict on individuals.

Answer 11

Personification

Question 12

Fill in the blank: The poem ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ highlights the theme of ________ in warfare.

Answer 12

Heroism

Question 13

Short Answer: How does ‘War Photographer’ by Carol Ann Duffy explore the concept of power?

Answer 13

It examines the power of the media to shape perceptions of war and conflict.

Question 14

Multiple Choice: Which poem explores the theme of colonialism?
A) ‘Checking Out Me History’
B) ‘The Prelude’
C) ‘The Soldier’

Answer 14

A) ‘Checking Out Me History’

Question 15

What is the effect of enjambment in poetry about conflict?

Answer 15

It creates a sense of urgency and continuity.

Question 16

True or False: The use of first-person perspective can enhance the emotional impact of conflict in poetry.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

Fill in the blank: ‘__________’ is a term used to describe the emotional intensity in poetry about conflict.

Answer 17

Pathos

Question 18

Short Answer: How does the structure of a poem influence its portrayal of power?

Answer 18

The structure can emphasize tension or resolution, shaping the reader’s understanding of power dynamics.

Question 19

Multiple Choice: In which poem is the theme of nature’s indifference to human conflict explored?
A) ‘Exposure’
B) ‘War Photographer’
C) ‘Ozymandias’

Answer 19

A) ‘Exposure’

Question 20

True or False: The concept of memory is absent in poems about power and conflict.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

Name one effect of using stark imagery in conflict poetry.

Answer 21

It evokes strong emotional responses from the reader.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: The poem ‘Poppies’ explores the theme of ________ in relation to conflict.

Answer 22

Loss

Question 23

Short Answer: What is the significance of the setting in ‘Storm on the Island’?

Answer 23

It reflects the unpredictability and danger of both nature and human conflict.

Question 24

Multiple Choice: Which poem contrasts the beauty of nature with the horrors of war? A) ‘The Prelude’
B)’Exposure’

Answer 24

A) ‘The Prelude’

Question 25

What is a key element of conflict in 'Checking Out Me History'?

Answer 25

The struggle for identity and recognition of marginalized histories.

Question 26

True or False: 'The Emigrée' explores themes of nostalgia and loss in the context of conflict.

Answer 26

True

Question 27

What is the effect of repetition in conflict poetry?

Answer 27

key themes and emotions, reinforcing the message.