Poetry anthology Flashcards
1
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Power and Conflict
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some poems focus on human power (e.g. ‘ Ozymandias’) or the power of nature (e.g. ‘ Storm on the island’). You might also have to write about themes like memory, identity or the effects of conflict
2
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What are the 3 main ways to get marks?
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- Give your own thoughts and opinions on the poems and support them with quotes from the text
- Explain features like form, structure and language
- Describe the similarities and differences between poems and their contexts
3
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How do you structure your answer?
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- Introduction: begin by giving a clear answer to the question in a sentence or two
- The main body: should be three to five paragraphs of analysis
- Conclusion: summarise your answer to the question. Try to make your last sentence memorable
4
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SMUSH!
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compare the two poems throughout your answer
5
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What should each paragraph contain? What features of the poems?
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- similar or different
- Form
- Structure
- Language
- feelings
6
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How do you structure each paragraph?
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P.E.E.D
Point Example Explain Develop
7
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How do you answer the question?
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look closely at Language, Structure and Form
Always support your idea with details from the text
8
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How do you write a top grade answer?
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- Know the poem inside out - key themes and techniques
- Be as original as you can - Use your own ideas but use evidence from the text
- Write about the poems critically - own opinions. use ‘the reader’ not ‘I think’
- Get to grips with context - explore the effects
