showing a devotion to, and love for one’s country

more important/powerful/valuable than something else

to take care of and protect something or someone

a poem with 14 lines and a regular rhyme scheme

Analysing the poem 'The Soldier'

English

In 'Poetry anthology', pupils compared the language, form and structure of a variety of poems. In 'Poetry anthology 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 'Poetry anthology', 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

In 'The Soldier', Brooke uses the {{}} form perhaps to reflect his love for, and devotion to England.

What is the rhyme scheme of the poem 'The Soldier? 

In the poem 'The Soldier' England is presented as a __________ figure.

Which quotation from 'The Soldier' shows Brooke feels he embodies England and it's a part of him? 

Complete the quotation from the final line of 'The Soldier': "In hearts at peace, under an English {{}}."

a soldier expressing his love for his country

To express a deep love and admiration for your country is to be...

If you have unrealistic expectations you can be said to be... 

"A dust whom England bore, shaped, made aware"

"If I should die, think only this of me:"

Which quotation taken from 'The Soldier' uses personification?

To {{}} is to praise something or make it seem good or special, usually when it is not.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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