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 the poem 'A Wider View'

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

going from a focus on agriculture to a reliance on manufacturing

to repeat what someone else has said or thought

you are content with your life you have it.

The desire for a 'wider view' might suggest...

‘A Wider View’ begins in the {{}} and considers the life of the speaker’s great-great grandfather.

The poem is in the past and the speaker describes "sky".

The speaker places their great-great-grandad in the 19th century.

The speaker describes their great-great-grandad heading towards a factory.

In the present time collapses as the speaker 'meets' their great-great-grandad.

The speaker considers past and future generations.

Starting with the first, put these stanza summaries about 'A Wider View' in the order the poem appears.

In 'A Wider View' Seneviratne is perhaps reminding the reader of the importance of __________ when considering identity.

The last line from 'A Wider View refers to the shape between generations. What shape is referenced? 

The {{}} was a period of time where people saw the shift from agricultural work to mass production in factories.

the qualities that make a person unique or themself

regarded as perfect or better than in reality

What tense is this sentence written in: 'Today, my footsteps echo in the sodium gloom.'?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

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