the use of images of animals, landscapes and nature in a poem

where an image, object, idea or symbol is used to represent something other than its literal meaning

to produce flowers; to grow or develop successfully

attribution of human characteristics to non-human things

considering ideas and delving into philosophical issues

Analysing the poem 'A century later'

English

In 'AQA World and Lives Poetry', pupils analyse how themes of identity and belonging are presented over a variety of poetry spanning different eras. In 'AQA World and Lives Poetry continued', pupils critically analyse the the remaining poems in the cluster, exploring these themes in a more nuanced way.

In 'Single Poet Study: Maya Angelou', pupils explored how Angelou used language, form and structure to describe strong bonds to people and place. In 'AQA World and Lives Poetry', pupils analyse poems from a range of cultures and traditions, exploring how themes of identity and belonging are presented..

Poetry anthology: first study

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction of scary, confusing or unsettling events or characters placed in danger, including creation of a scary atmosphere through the use of music and sound.

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

to take pollen from one plant or part of a plant to another

Where an image, object, idea or symbol is used to represent something other than its literal meaning then it is said to __________ it.

Which of the following natural images from Dharker's 'A century later' generally symbolises death?

Match the natural image with the symbolism.

Considering ideas and delving into philosophical issues is being...

Dharker likely wants the focus to be on the girls

Dharker may want to represent how the girls are consumed with rage

Dharker may want to represent the lack of humanity in the attackers

In Dharker's 'A century later', which of the following could be reasons for not naming the attackers?

'The bullet exploded into tiny fragments.'

Which of the following is an example of personification?

"As they approached the City, the noise and traffic gradually increased."

"a man in a velveteen coat, drab shorts, half boots and stockings".

"The flowers that sleep by night, opened their gentle eyes"

Which of the following contains natural imagery?

a piece of enclosed land planted with fruit trees

a large public garden or area of land used for recreation

a large natural elevation of the earth's surface

A pause or a break in a line of verse, often marked by punctuation is called a...

Which of the following is a contextual event for Dharker's 'A century later'?

What might enjambment symbolise in a poem?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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