sounds articulated with an abrupt release of air like "p," "b" or "t"

uses words and ideas to suggest meaning that is not literally true

using soft vowels or consonants, to create a pleasing sound

involving or causing a complete or dramatic change

a poetic form consisting of 14 lines, written in iambic pentameter, typically on the topic of love

Analysing the poem 'England in 1819'

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

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

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

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

a poem in the form of a speech or narrative by an imagined person

a reflective poem that laments the loss of someone or something

Calling someone 'revolutionary' means they...

In 'England in 1819' Shelley used the metaphor "mud from a __________" to refer to the need for a change in institutional power.

The volta in 'England in 1819' offers a turning point because...

Plosive sounds are made by blocking the flow of air as it leaves the body therefore we might associate them with...

show the deceptive nature of the monarchy

show the ambitious nature of the monarchy

In 'England in 1819' Shelley may have used euphonic sounds in order to...

Words such as "glorious" and "illuminate" create {{}} tone.

The continuation of a sentence beyond the end of a line, stanza or couplet is...

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

Words and ideas which are used to suggest meaning that is not literally true is {{}} language.

They have been engaged in criminal activity.

They have been engaged in charitable activity.

What does the phrase "his name is mud" suggest?

the turn of thought or argument in the sonnet form

an invented perspective or speaker used by a writer

expressing personal emotions or feelings in a poetic, musical way 

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz