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What is the main theme of ‘Remains’ by Simon Armitage?

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Conflict, Suffering, Reality of War

The poem explores the psychological impact of war on a soldier.

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What tone is primarily used in ‘Remains’?

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Tragic, Haunting, Anecdotal

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What significant event inspired the writing of ‘Remains’?

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It was written to coincide with a TV documentary about those returning from war with PTSD.

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Who is the speaker in ‘Remains’ and what does he describe?

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The speaker describes shooting a looter dead in Iraq and its lasting effects on him.

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What does ‘Exposure’ by Wilfred Owen primarily address?

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The suffering, monotony, and futility of war.

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What imagery is used in ‘Exposure’ to reflect the speaker’s mental state?

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Imagery of cold and warm represents the delusional mind of a man dying from hypothermia.

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What is the significance of the phrase ‘but nothing happens’ in ‘Exposure’?

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It creates a circular structure implying never-ending suffering.

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What alternative perspective on bravery does ‘Poppies’ by Jane Weir offer?

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It focuses on the mother left behind coping with her son’s death.

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What structural feature is prominent in ‘Poppies’?

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Free verse with an anecdotal tone.

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What does ‘Charge of the Light Brigade’ by Alfred, Lord Tennyson celebrate?

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The courage and devotion of soldiers during a disastrous cavalry charge.

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What is a key context for ‘Charge of the Light Brigade’?

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Published shortly after a disastrous battle in the Crimean War.

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What does ‘Bayonet Charge’ by Ted Hughes depict?

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The terrifying experience of a soldier charging into battle.

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What significant contrast is drawn in ‘Bayonet Charge’?

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The idealism of patriotism versus the reality of fighting.

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What does ‘War Photographer’ by Carol Ann Duffy explore?

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The contrast between the safety of home and the horrors of war.

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What language technique is used in ‘War Photographer’ to convey the brutality of war?

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Juxtaposition of the photographer’s dark room with memories of war.

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What does the term ‘kamikaze’ mean in the context of Beatrice Garland’s poem?

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Divine wind or heavenly wind.

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What is the main theme of ‘The Emigree’ by Carol Rumens?

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Conflict, Power, Identity, Protest, Bravery, Childhood.

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What does ‘Checking Out Me History’ by John Agard critique?

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The Eurocentric history curriculum in the UK.

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What tone is prevalent in ‘Kamikaze’?

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Sorrowful, Pitiful.

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Fill in the blank: ‘The Japanese word _______ means ‘divine wind’.

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kamikaze

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What is a significant structural feature of ‘Kamikaze’?

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It explores the journey of a pilot towards battle and his decision to return.

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What does the phrase ‘he must have wondered which had been the better way to die’ imply in ‘Kamikaze’?

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The societal pressure and shame associated with surrender.

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What does the speaker in ‘The Emigree’ reflect on?

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Her memories of a home city she was forced to flee.

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What is the significance of the ambiguity in 'The Emigree'?
It gives the poem timeless relevance.
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What emotion does John Agard express in 'Checking Out Me History'?
Frustration at the lack of representation of black history.
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What literary device is used in 'War Photographer' to reflect the photographer's internal conflict?
Juxtaposition.
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What does the phrase 'blood stained into a foreign dust' in 'War Photographer' signify?
The lasting impact of war.
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What is the tone in 'War Photographer'?
Painful, Detached, Angry.
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What literary technique does Tennyson use to create a sense of chaos in 'Charge of the Light Brigade'?
Awkward structure reflecting the chaos of battle.
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What does the repetition of 'the six hundred' in 'Charge of the Light Brigade' emphasize?
The huge loss of life.
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What does the term 'heavenly wind' refer to?
A storm that scattered an invading fleet in 1250 ## Footnote This term conveys a sense of divine intervention.
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What is conveyed by the phrase 'dark shoals of fish flashing silver'?
The conflict between love for nature/life and sense of duty, also has sibilance ## Footnote This imagery links to a Samurai sword.
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What does 'they treated him as though he no longer existed' illustrate?
Cruel irony of choosing to live yet being treated as dead.
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What does 'was no longer the father we loved' signify?
The pilot was forever affected by his decision.
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What narrative perspective is used in the poem?
Third person, representing the distance between the speaker and her father.
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What structural feature is notable in the first five stanzas?
They are ordered, reflecting the pilot's mission.
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What does the full stop at the end of Stanza Five symbolize?
The pilot's decision to turn back.
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What is represented by the final two stanzas being in italics?
The fallout of the pilot's decision; his life will no longer be the same.
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What effect does direct speech have in the poem?
It gives the poem a personal tone.
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What is the ambiguous meaning of 'I left it as a child'?
Either she left the city when she was a child or the city was vulnerable like a child.
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What does 'I am branded by an impression of sunlight' suggest?
Imagery of light that will stay with her forever.
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What does personification of the city imply in the lines 'I comb its hair and love its shining eyes'?
The speaker has a maternal love for the city.
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What does the phrase 'My city takes me dancing' convey?
It reflects a romantic and passionate relationship with the city.
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What does 'My city hides behind me' indicate?
The city is vulnerable, yet the speaker is strong.
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What semantic field is present in the poem?
Conflict: 'Tyrant, tanks, frontiers'.
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What structural feature is repeated at the end of each stanza?
Epistrophe: the last line is 'sunlight'.
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What does the enjambment in the first two stanzas convey?
A sense of freedom.
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What does the presence of full stops in the final stanza indicate?
The feeling of being trapped.
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What dual meanings does 'Tissue' explore?
Pieces of paper controlling lives and the tissue of a human body.
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What paradox is explored in the poem 'Tissue'?
Although paper is fragile, it controls our lives, while human life is precious yet also fragile.
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What does the phrase 'sneer of cold command' imply about the king?
The king's arrogance is recognized by the sculptor, traveler, and narrator.
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What is ironic about 'Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair'?
It suggests that others should admire his power, but true despair comes from the temporary nature of human power.
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What does the line 'The lone and level sands stretch far away' suggest?
The vastness and permanence of the desert compared to human creations.
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What is the structure of 'Ozymandias'?
A sonnet with an unconventional structure reflecting decay.
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What does the volta at Line 9 in 'Ozymandias' represent?
The turning point reflecting how human structures can decay.
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What is the significance of the first eight lines of 'Ozymandias'?
They describe the statue in parts to show its destruction.
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What does the phrase 'I gave commands; Then all smiles stopped together' imply?
A euphemism for the Duke's wife's murder.
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What does the use of enjambment in 'My Last Duchess' create?
A rambling tone that reflects the Duke's unstable character.
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What is the significance of the semantic field of light in 'Tissue'?
It emphasizes that light is central to life and can break through barriers.
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What does the poem 'Storm on the Island' illustrate about nature?
The shocking power of nature and the community's initial confidence.
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What metaphor is used in 'Storm on the Island' to describe the storm?
The storm is compared to war, highlighting its violent nature.
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What themes are explored in 'London' by William Blake?
Power, Inequality, Loss, Anger.
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What does the phrase 'the determinism of inequality' refer to in 'London'?
The idea that newborn infants are born into poverty.
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What social issues does Blake address in 'London'?
Critique of landowners, Church, and Government for perpetuating inequality.
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What does the line 'an act of stealth / And troubled pleasure' signify in 'The Prelude'?
The boy's initial confidence mixed with a sense of wrongdoing.
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What does the structure of 'The Prelude' reflect about the boy's experience?
It shifts from carefree confidence to dark fear and finally to reflection.
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What does Heaney's 'Storm on the Island' use to describe the storm's violence?
Violent verbs such as 'pummels', 'exploding', 'spits'.
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What is the effect of using first person plural 'We' in 'Storm on the Island'?
It creates a sense of community.
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What is the effect of enjambment in poetry?
Creates a conversational and anecdotal tone ## Footnote Enjambment allows thoughts to flow over lines, enhancing the poem's rhythm and urgency.
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What does the use of first person plural 'We' signify in poetry?
Creates a sense of community ## Footnote This inclusive language invites the reader to share in the experience.
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How is the poem structurally divided?
Into three sections: Confidence, The violence of the storm, Fear ## Footnote Each section reflects different emotional responses to the storm.
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What is a turning point in a poem called?
Volta ## Footnote The volta marks a shift in the poem's mood or argument.
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What does the phrase 'mind-forged manacles' suggest?
Trapped in poverty ## Footnote This metaphor indicates that societal constraints are as binding as physical chains.
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What rhetorical device is used with the phrase 'In every..'?
Repetition ## Footnote This technique emphasizes the pervasive nature of the issues discussed.
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What does the phrase 'each chartered street' imply?
Everything is owned by the rich ## Footnote It critiques the commercialization and privatization of public spaces.
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What type of poem typically features a first-person narrator and expresses personal feelings?
Dramatic monologue ## Footnote This format allows a deep exploration of the narrator's thoughts and emotions.
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What is the rhyme scheme used in the poem?
Simple ABAB rhyme scheme ## Footnote This structure reflects the unrelenting misery and rhythm of the narrator's experience.
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Define metaphor in poetry.
Comparing one thing to another ## Footnote Metaphors create deeper connections between concepts by highlighting similarities.
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What is personification?
Giving human qualities to the non-human ## Footnote This technique helps evoke emotions and create relatable imagery.
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What does imagery in poetry refer to?
Language that makes us imagine a sight, sound, touch, smell, or taste ## Footnote It enriches the reader's experience by appealing to the senses.
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What is pathetic fallacy?
Giving emotion to weather to create a mood ## Footnote This technique links the environment to the emotional state of characters or themes.
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What role does irony play in poetry?
Language that says one thing but implies the opposite ## Footnote It can create humor, emphasize a point, or reveal deeper truths.
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What is colloquial language?
Informal language creating a conversational tone ## Footnote This style can make poetry more relatable and accessible.
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Define onomatopoeia.
Language that sounds like its meaning ## Footnote Examples include words like 'buzz' or 'clang', which mimic their associated sounds.
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What is alliteration?
Words that are close together starting with the same letter or sound ## Footnote This technique can create rhythm and emphasis in poetry.
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What does caesura refer to in poetry?
Using punctuation to create pauses or stops ## Footnote Caesura can enhance the rhythm and emotional impact of a line.
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What is the definition of anaphora?
When the first word of a stanza is the same across different stanzas ## Footnote This repetition can reinforce a theme or idea throughout the poem.
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What is a stanza?
A group of lines in a poem ## Footnote Stanzas function as sections that organize thoughts or themes.
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What is a rhyming couplet?
A pair of rhyming lines next to each other ## Footnote This structure can create a sense of closure or completeness.
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What is free verse?
Poetry that doesn’t rhyme ## Footnote Free verse allows for greater flexibility in expression and form.

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