extreme admiration, love, or reverence for something or someone

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

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

Understanding the poem 'Shall earth no more inspire thee'

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 speaker is trying to convince the listener to step away from nature

The speaker is trying to convince the listener to return to nature

The speaker is trying to convince the listener to return to the factories

Which of the following is an accurate summary of Bronte's 'Shall earth no more inspire thee?'

Bronte's sister wrote that she found nature {{ }}.

To have deep respect for someone or something is called {{ }}.

Which of the following is relevant context for Bronte's 'Shall earth no more inspire thee?'

Extreme admiration, love, or reverence for something or someone is called {{ }}.

The speaker has an omnipotent, godlike presence.

The speaker is an unsettling, almost creepy presence.

The speaker feels indifferent to the listener.

In  'Shall earth no more inspire me', what are the two most likely connotations of the speaker saying "I've watched thee every hour"?

Someone who feels lonely probably feels...

an alternative version of the poem that explores different meanings

the writer's intentions and key themes within the poem

the background information that may have influenced the poet

What do we mean when we refer to the context of the poem?

What does calling someone your "comrade" suggest?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

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