a particular form of a language which is peculiar to a specific region or social group

words that imitate the natural sound associated with their meaning

being or marked by utterance that is strange, unpleasant, or disagreeable

involving or producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds

repetition of words or phrases in the first part of successive clauses

Analysing the poem 'Homing'

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

In Berry's 'Homing', what does she personify?

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds is called a __________ sound.

Which technique does Berry use to emphasise the connection between words and place in 'Homing'?

Throughout 'Homing', Berry likely uses words from the regional dialect to...

It always appear as the first line of the stanza.

What is significant about the way Berry uses anaphora in 'Homing'?

The qualities, beliefs, personality traits, appearance, and/or expressions that characterise a person is their...

Personification is giving human __________ to non-human objects or things.

Words that imitate the natural sound associated with their meaning is an example of...

A particular form of a language which is peculiar to a specific region or social group is the...

Repetition of words or phrases in the first part of successive clauses is...

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz