a collection of artistic works that have a similar form or subject.

a universal idea, lesson, or message explored throughout a work of literature.

something (such as a picture or symbol) that stands for something else.

something that joins or connects two or more things.

Exploring connections and ideas across the AQA Worlds and Lives anthology

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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

the process of one country taking control of another and its resources.

the situation, background or environment relevant to the poem’s creation.

an object made by a human being, typically one of cultural or historical interest.

a person who studies human history through the analysis of objects and other physical remains.

steal goods (from a place), typically during a war or riot

Understanding connections between identity and artefacts in khan's 'pot'

a person who moves from one place to another

the process of one country taking over another and exploiting it economically

the return of someone to their own country

a population that is scattered across regions which are separate from its geographic place of origin

Analysing ideas of identity and cultural repatriation in khan's 'pot'

neatly skilful and quick in one's movements

an activity involving skill in making things by hand

the history, traditions, practices, etc. of a particular country, society

to be treated as if you are not important, peripheral and isolated

Understanding heritage and marginalisation in Parker's 'The Jewellery Maker'

the juxtaposition of what on the surface appears to be the case and what is actually the case

an obvious difference between two or more things

the overall mood or attitude conveyed by the writer’s use of language and structure

uses words and ideas to suggest meaning and create mental images

Analysing ideas of marginalisation in Parker's 'The Jewellery Maker'

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

of or pertaining to industry, manufacturing, commerce, trade, business

a version of metaphor that extends over the course of multiple lines or stanzas of poetry

the skill of speaking using standard forms of pronunciation

Exploring ideas of voice and identity in Berry's 'Homing'

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 ideas of voice and identity in Berry's 'Homing'

the history, traditions, practices, etc. of a particular country or society

the process of one country taking control of another and its resources

the qualities, beliefs, personality traits, appearance, and/or expressions that characterise a person

Comparing ideas of identity in 'pot', 'The Jewellery Maker' and 'Homing'

an established organisation or corporation (such as a bank or university) often for use by the public

expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgements

a poetic movement from the late 18th and early 19th century, focused on emotions and nature

Understanding how Shelley critiques powerful institutions in 'England in 1819'

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 how Shelley presents ideas of suffering in 'England in 1819'

the refusal to accept or comply with something

a difference in level or treatment, especially one that is seen as unfair

a softly spoken or almost inaudible utterance

a large group of people all moving together

Understanding ideas of youth and education in Dharker's 'A Century Later'

the use of images of animals, landscapes and nature in a poem

where an image, object, idea or symbol is used to represent something other than its literal meaning

to produce flowers; to grow or develop successfully

attribution of human characteristics to non-human things

considering ideas and delving into philosophical issues

Analysing the concepts of strength and resistance in Dharker's 'A Century Later'

represents the way the world is perceived with particular attention to how it relates to time

considered in relation or in proportion to something else

time that is perceived as moving from the past, through the present, to the future in a straight line

Comparing ideas of temporality in 'England in 1819' and 'A Century Later'

movement of a person or people from one country, locality, place of residence, etc.

to join different parts together to make a whole

Understanding ideas of identity and heritage in Mundair's 'Name Journeys'

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 ideas of identity and heritage in Mundair's 'Name Journeys'

a person who moves from one place to another, predominantly to find work or better living conditions

a member of the Religious Society of Friends and devoted to peaceful principles

the use of a symbol, which can be a word or an image, to communicate a distinct idea

a guess that you make or an opinion that you form based on the information that you have

Understanding Berry's 'On an Afternoon Train from Purley to Victoria, 1955'

the state of being strikingly different from something else in juxtaposition or close association

in a way that relates to ideas or principles

the act of including someone or something as part of a group

Analysing Berry's 'On an Afternoon Train from Purley to Victoria, 1955'

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'

an unfair feeling of dislike for a person or group because of race, sex, religion, etc.

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

to represent, express, or identify by a symbol

a metaphor that unfolds across multiple lines or stanzas of a poem

Analysing ideas of prejudice and perception in Femi's 'Thirteen'

the place or point of entering or beginning

involvement of bodily contact or activity

the ability to act autonomously and freely

Comparing liminality, physicality and voice in AQA Worlds and Lives poetry

the combination of separate but related parts in a way that uses their similarities to bring unity

a poetry movement from the late 18th and early 19th century, focused on emotions and nature

a passionate expression of grief or sorrow

Understanding mankind and nature in Wordsworth's 'Lines Written in Early Spring'

the mixed feelings of awe and terror in response to a phenomenon

a type of rhyme formed by words with similar but not identical sounds

the combining of words that sound pleasant together or are easy to pronounce

Analysing mankind and nature in Wordsworth's 'Lines Written in Early Spring'

extreme admiration, love, or reverence for something or someone

Understanding how Brontë presents nature in 'Shall earth no more inspire thee'

the part of the word that you don't emphasise or accent

a pattern in poetry where each unstressed syllable is followed by a stressed syllable

a line that ends in an unstressed syllable

Analysing how Brontë presents nature in 'Shall earth no more inspire thee'

Comparing Wordsworth and Brontë's views on nature

the process of transforming the economy from a focus on agriculture to a reliance on manufacturing.

unclear and difficult to understand or see.

refers to the position from which something is viewed.

a situation in which people are governed in an unfair and cruel way.

Understanding how Eliot presents London in 'In a London Drawingroom'

an attitude of hopelessness toward life and toward existence

intended to punish someone; severely high or unfair

lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine

depressingly dull and bleak or repetitive

Analysing oppression and pessimism in Eliot's 'In a London Drawingroom'

something used symbolically to represent something else

the process of transforming the economy from a focus on agriculture to a reliance on manufacturing

a belief or opinion, often held by many people and based on how things seem

the repetition of a sound; to repeat what someone else has said or thought

to go beyond or rise above a limit, or be greater than something ordinary

Understanding ideas of time, identity and place in Seneviratne's 'A Wider View'

relating to the part of philosophy that is about understanding existence and knowledge

a real or imaginary straight line going through the centre of an object that is spinning

the action or process of flowing or flowing out

Analysing ideas of time, identity and place in Seneviratne’s 'A Wider View'

not very obvious or easy to notice but important

a subtle difference or distinction in expression, meaning, response

encompassing or linking all that is within its scope, range

Comparing ideas of place in 'In a London Drawingroom' and 'A Wider View'

when something supports something else or makes it more effective

if one thing contrasts with another, it is very different from it

the reason or purpose behind a decision or action

to form an idea or principle in your mind

Planning a written response on the AQA Worlds and Lives anthology

a word or phrase used to link ideas and signpost the direction of the writing

measured or judged by estimating the similarity or dissimilarity between one thing and another

a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning

explains the focus or main idea of an analytical paragraph

Poetry anthology: first study

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