Poetry

Question 1

True or False: ‘Exposure’ by Wilfred Owen focuses on the physical effects of war.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Fill in the blank: ‘The Prelude’ by William Wordsworth is a poem about _______.

Answer 2

the relationship between nature and human experience.

Question 3

What poetic device is commonly used in ‘Ozymandias’?

Answer 3

Irony

Question 4

Who is the speaker in ‘London’ by William Blake?

Answer 4

A first-person narrator observing the city.

Question 5

What does the ‘valley of death’ symbolize in ‘Charge of the Light Brigade’?

Answer 5

The dangers and futility of war.

Question 6

True or False: ‘War Photographer’ by Carol Ann Duffy critiques the media’s portrayal of war.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

What is the significance of the title ‘Exposure’?

Answer 7

It refers to both the physical exposure to harsh conditions and the emotional exposure of soldiers.

Question 8

Fill in the blank: In ‘Checking Out Me History’, the speaker emphasises the importance of _______.

Answer 8

cultural identity and history.

Question 9

What type of poem is ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’?

Answer 9

Narrative poem

Question 10

What poetic form is used in ‘Ozymandias’?

Answer 10

Sonnet

Question 11

What is one effect of enjambment in ‘Exposure’?

Answer 11

It creates a sense of urgency and continuity.

Question 12

What does the ‘wild’ in ‘Storm on the Island’ refer to?

Answer 12

The unpredictable and violent nature of the storm.

Question 13

Fill in the blank: The imagery in ‘London’ often reflects _______.

Answer 13

the suffering and oppression of its inhabitants.

Question 14

What is the central conflict in ‘The Prelude’?

Answer 14

The internal conflict between man and nature.

Question 15

Who is the protagonist in ‘My Last Duchess’?

Answer 15

The Duke of Ferrara

Question 16

True or False: The poem ‘War Photographer’ depicts the photographer as emotionally detached.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

What literary device is prominent in ‘Ozymandias’ to convey the theme of impermanence?

Answer 17

Imagery

Question 18

Fill in the blank: The poem ‘Emigrée’ reflects feelings of _______.

Answer 18

nostalgia and displacement.

Question 19

What is the effect of the rhyme scheme in ‘Charge of the Light Brigade’?

Answer 19

It adds a musical quality that contrasts with the poem’s grim subject.

Question 20

Which theme is explored in ‘Exposure’?

Answer 20

The harsh realities of war.

Question 21

What does the term ‘conflict’ refer to in the context of AQA poetry?

Answer 21

Struggles between opposing forces, whether personal, societal, or political.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: ‘War Photographer’ addresses the issue of _______.

Answer 22

the ethics of war photography.

Question 23

What is the primary setting of ‘The Prelude’?

Answer 23

The natural landscape of the Lake District.

Question 24

Multiple Choice: Which poem depicts the theme of loss of identity?

Answer 24

‘Emigrée’

Question 25

What effect does the use of first-person narration have in 'My Last Duchess'?

Answer 25

It creates intimacy and reveals the Duke's character.

Question 26

What does the phrase 'the mind-forged manacles' in 'London' symbolize?

Answer 26

The mental constraints imposed by society.

Question 27

Fill in the blank: The imagery in 'Kamikaze' highlights the _______ of the pilot's decision.

Answer 27

internal conflict.

Question 28

What is the main conflict in 'Storm on the Island'?

Answer 28

The struggle against nature.

Question 29

True or False: The tone of 'Exposure' is hopeful and optimistic.

Answer 29

False

Question 30

What does the poem 'Checking Out Me History' emphasise about historical narratives?

Answer 30

The exclusion of non-Western figures from mainstream history.

Question 31

Fill in the blank: In 'Ozymandias', the inscription on the pedestal reads _______.

Answer 31

'Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!'

Question 32

True or False: 'The Charge of the Light Brigade' focuses on the valour and bravery of soldiers in battle.

Answer 32

True

Question 33

Fill in the blank: In 'Exposure', the phrase 'But nothing happens' emphasizes the theme of ________.

Answer 33

stagnation (not moving )

Question 34

Short Answer: What does 'My Last Duchess' reveal about the Duke's character?

Answer 34

He is possessive and controlling.

Question 35

Fill in the blank: The line 'The soldier's hands were like ________.' in 'War Photographer' conveys the physical toll of war.

Answer 35

a grave

Question 36

True or False: 'Poppies' depicts a mother's perspective on her son's departure to war.

Answer 36

True

Question 37

Multiple Choice: Which poem addresses the effects of war on the landscape?

Answer 37

The Prelude

Question 38

Fill in the blank: In 'Remains', the phrase 'Some days, I ________.' indicates the lasting impact of trauma.

Answer 38

feel

Question 39

Short Answer: What is the central theme of 'Bayonet Charge'?

Answer 39

The chaos and confusion of battle.

Question 40

Fill in the blank: 'Storm on the Island' uses the metaphor of a ________ to represent conflict.

Answer 40

storm

Question 41

True or False: 'The Emigrée' reflects on the loss of home and identity.

Answer 41

True

Question 42

Fill in the blank: The line 'Half-formed ghost' in 'The Prelude' suggests a sense of ________.

Answer 42

fear

Question 43

True or False: 'Checking Out Me History' critiques the lack of representation in historical narratives.

Answer 43

True

Question 44

Multiple Choice: Which poem uses enjambment to create a sense of urgency?

Answer 44

'Charge of the Light Brigade'

Question 45

Fill in the blank: The phrase 'I felt like I'd ________.' in 'War Photographer' illustrates the emotional burden of the photographer.

Answer 45

never left

Question 46

Short Answer: What is the significance of the 'poppy' in 'Poppies'?

Answer 46

It symbolizes remembrance and loss.

Question 47

Fill in the blank: In 'London', the line 'I wander through each ________.' highlights the speaker's sense of entrapment.

Answer 47

chartered street

Question 48

Fill in the blank: The line 'The mud and the ________.' in 'War Photographer' conveys the bleakness of war.

Answer 48

blood

Question 49

Short Answer: What does the 'skeleton' represent in 'The Prelude'?

Answer 49

The remnants of past experiences.

Question 50

Fill in the blank: In 'Ozymandias', the imagery of 'lone and level sands' signifies ________.

Answer 50

time's erosion of power