serious or dangerous enough to cause death

the poet’s attitude towards the subject matter

to view something in an unrealistic or idealistic way

to treat someone or something as though they/it are not important

Analysing 'Valentine' by Carol Ann Duffy

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

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

 to treat someone or something as though they/it are not important

What is the tone at the start of 'Valentine'?

What is the tone by the end of 'Valentine'?

Which of these words taken from 'Valentine' creates the most defiant tone in the poem?

Starting with the first, put these words from 'Valentine' in the order they appear in the poem.

Duffy  presents us with a {{}} portrayal of love that is often ignored.

The poem 'Valentine' can be described as __________ love poem.

What does the speaker in 'Valentine' give her lover as a gift? 

What person is the poem 'Valentine written in?

natural imagery is often used to describe the lover’s physical appearance

Which of these conventions does Duffy subvert in 'Valentine'?

The the overall mood or attitude conveyed by the writer is known as the {{}} of a text.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz