powerfully or mysteriously attractive or fascinating

Analysing the Poem 'Kamikaze'

English

In 'AQA Power and Conflict Poetry', pupils compared the language, form and structure of a variety of poems connected by the themes of power and conflict. In 'AQA Power and Conflict Poetry continued', pupils work on making more nuanced comparisons between poems.

In 'A World at War: Poetry', pupils explore how poets presents the atrocities of World War One through their poetry. In 'AQA Power and Conflict Poetry', pupils analyse how a variety of different wars have been presented through poetry.

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 war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

the pilot's family's pleas to return home safely

The quote “powerful incantations” from the poem 'Kamikaze' may allude to...

In 'Kamikaze', which of these is revealed not to be part of the pilot's personal duty?

had internalised propaganda so that he did not question completing the mission.

perceived a duty to himself to prioritise family and relationships.

In 'Kamikaze', the quote “remembered how he and his brothers…built cairns” may depict how the pilot…

the national duty placed on the pilot that he felt was restrictive.

personal duty as the pilot chose to break free from expectations.

how the family shun the pilot on his return home.

The free verse and enjambment in 'Kamikaze' may reflect...

The most powerful presence in the poem 'Kamikaze' is revealed to be...

“a tuna, the dark prince, muscular, dangerous.”

 "little fishing boats strung out like bunting"

Which quote from 'Kamikaze' reflects nature's omnipotence?

Whose perspective is the poem 'Kamikaze' told from?

What is the pilot's national duty in 'Kamikaze'?

"little fishing boats strung out like bunting"

"arcing in swathes like a huge flag waved"

Which quote taken from Garland's 'Kamikaze' contains sibilance?

a page full of interesting quotes from a text

the pilot's family shun him when he does not complete his mission

the pilot completes the sacrificial mission although he doesn't want to

What shows the importance of honour in 'Kamikaze'?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz