an artistic 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

the enjoyment of leisure time, rest and tranquillity

relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things

Understanding how Wordsworth presents nature in 'To My Sister'

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In 'Edexcel Belonging Poetry', pupils compared the language, form and structure of a variety of poems connected by the themes of culture and identity. In 'Edexcel Belonging Poetry continued', pupils work on making more nuanced comparisons between poems.

In 'Single Poet Study: Maya Angelou', pupils explored how Angelou uses her poetry to present strong relationships to people and place. In 'Edexcel Belonging Poetry', pupils analyse how a variety of different relationships to culture and place have been presented across time.

Poetry anthology: first study

Depiction or discussion of famine, disease, natural disasters.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

The sister is trying to get the speaker to come outside for a walk.

The speaker is trying to get their sister to come outside for a walk.

The speaker is trying to get their sister to allow her son to come outside.

Which of the following is an accurate summary of Wordsworth's 'To My Sister'?

Which season is the poem 'To My Sister' set in?

'The enjoyment of leisure time, rest and tranquillity' is the definition of ...

'The mixed feelings of awe and terror in response to a phenomenon' is the definition of the ...

Which of the following words might connect Wordsworth's 'To My Sister' to ideas of the sublime?

'A frame of mind; mood or humour' is the definition of ...

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'mild'?

'An artistic movement from the late 18th and early 19th century, focused on emotions and nature' is the definition of ...

The poet Wordsworth is typically known for writing about ...

References to "joy" and "sing[ing]" imply a {{}} atmosphere.

'Relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things' is the definition of ...

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision required

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