a situation of inequality between parties that leaves one side relatively unable to defend its own interests

the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another

felt in or as if in the internal organs of the body

occupying a position at, or on both sides of, a boundary or threshold

the action of frightening or threatening someone

Understanding ideas of power imbalance in Femi's 'Thirteen'

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

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

A teenager is on the run from two police officers.

A teenager is falsely accused of a crime by two police officers.

A teenager is justly accused of a crime by two police officers.

Which of the following is an accurate summary of Femi's poem 'Thirteen'?

A situation of inequality between parties that leaves one side relatively unable to defend its own interests is a power...

Which of these words suggests a power imbalance?

The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another is called a...

was a teacher who saw a student falsely accused of a crime

was himself falsely accused of crime at thirteen

The poem 'Thirteen' reflects a real-life experience for the poet since he...

Felt in or as if in the internal organs of the body is known as a __________ feeling.

A star generally has __________ connotations.

Thirteen as a number is generally considered...

The action of frightening or threatening someone is known as being...

forced into a place or situation from which it is hard to escape

forced into a place or situation from which it is easy to escape

taken into a place or situation from which you would want to remain

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz