AQA Power and Conflict poetry quotations Flashcards
(23 cards)
What is the main theme of ‘Ozymandias’ by Percy Bysshe Shelley?
The transience of power and the inevitable decline of all leaders.
Fill in the blank: In ‘Exposure’ by Wilfred Owen, the repeated phrase ‘But nothing happens’ emphasizes _____
the futility and stagnation of war.
True or False: ‘My Last Duchess’ by Robert Browning is a dramatic monologue.
True.
What does the phrase ‘the merciless iced east winds that knive us’ from ‘Exposure’ suggest?
The harsh and brutal conditions faced by soldiers.
In ‘London’ by William Blake, what does the speaker mean by ‘chartered Thames’?
The river is controlled and restricted by human laws.
What is the significance of the line ‘I wandered through each chartered street’ in ‘London’?
It highlights the theme of oppression and control in urban life.
Multiple Choice: Which poem explores the effects of war on soldiers’ mental health?
Exposure.
What is the central conflict presented in ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ by Alfred Lord Tennyson?
The bravery and futility of a military charge against overwhelming odds.
Fill in the blank: In ‘War Photographer’ by Carol Ann Duffy, the photographer grapples with _____ after witnessing the horrors of war.
the emotional toll of his experiences.
True or False: The poem ‘Remains’ by Simon Armitage focuses on a soldier’s recollection of a traumatic event.
True.
In ‘Poppies’ by Jane Weir, what does the act of pinning a poppy symbolize?
Remembrance and loss due to war.
Which poem describes the feelings of a mother sending her son off to war?
Poppies.
Fill in the blank: In ‘The Prelude’ by William Wordsworth, nature is depicted as _____
a powerful force that shapes human experience.
What does the term ‘power’ refer to in the context of ‘Power and Conflict’ poetry?
The ability to control, influence, or direct others.
True or False: ‘Checking Out Me History’ by John Agard critiques the absence of Black historical figures in education.
True.
What imagery is used in ‘Storm on the Island’ by Seamus Heaney to convey nature’s power?
Violent and chaotic descriptions of a storm.
Multiple Choice: Which poem features a speaker who reflects on their childhood and the loss of innocence?
The Prelude.
What does the speaker in ‘Ozymandias’ ultimately learn about the nature of power?
That it is fleeting and ultimately leads to decay.
Fill in the blank: The phrase ‘I see every black’ in ‘Checking Out Me History’ signifies _____
the visibility of Black history and culture.
What is the main conflict depicted in ‘The Emigrée’ by Carol Rumens?
The tension between memory and reality in a war-torn homeland.
What does the use of first-person perspective in ‘War Photographer’ reveal about the speaker?
It provides a personal insight into the photographer’s emotions and experiences.
In ‘Exposure’, what does the repetition of ‘we’ signify?
A collective experience of soldiers enduring the war.
Fill in the blank: ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ is based on a _____ event during the Crimean War.
real.
