made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole

describing something by means of an image or symbol

originally an Arabic verse form dealing with loss and romantic love consisting of rhymed couplets

(of sounds) harsh and jarring because of a lack of harmony

Analysing the poem 'Name Journeys'

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

the sense of freedom the speaker feels in Manchester

the sense of belonging the speaker feels in Manchester

the sense of disconnection the speaker feels in Manchester

The use of free verse in Mundair's 'Name Journeys' could reflect...

the speaker's continued feelings of isolation

the connection between the speaker's identity and heritage

the speaker's continued feelings of belonging

the searation between the speaker and their identity

The use of enjambment in Mundair's 'Name Journeys' may represent which of the following?

to show the speaker's connection to their heritage

to represent the speaker's return to India

to represent the speaker's acceptance of their new home

Which of the following may have been Mundair's reasons for creating a variation on the ghazal form?

the use of words or figurative language to create vivid pictures

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

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

made or constructed by interlacing threads

made by collecting fragments and creating a whole

To describe something as 'woven' means...

to describe it with powerful and vivid language

To describe something 'metaphorically' means...

The speaker moves from Manchester to India and feels isolated.

The speaker moves from India to Manchester and feels isolated.

The speaker moves from India to Manchester and feels accepted.

Which of these is an accurate summary of Mundair's 'Name Journeys'?

trying to show a connection to their Indian heritage

trying to sever a connection to their Indian heritage

By referring to Hindu deities in Mundair's 'Name Journeys', the speaker is arguably...

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Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

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