opposing or contrasting elements existing together, often symbolising balance or conflict

descriptive language that evokes ideas, emotions, or concepts rather than tangible objects or scenes

when a writer uses a concrete object to represent an abstract idea (e.g. hearts symbolise love)

how abstract ideas or emotions appear in the real world (through behaviours, actions etc.)

Analysing the poem 'Catrin' by Gillian Clarke

English

In 'Edexcel Belonging Poetry continued', pupils used a range of reading skills to aid the supported decoding of challenging poems. In 'Unseen Poetry', pupils use these reading skills to decode texts with independence. 

In 'Edexcel Belonging Poetry', pupils compared the language, form and structure of a variety of poems connected by the themes of culture and belonging. In 'Edexcel Belonging Poetry continued', pupils work on making more nuanced comparisons focusing on the final three poems: *Poppies*, *Catrin* and *Cousin Kate*..

Poetry anthology: continued study

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

open to multiple interpretations; unclear meaning

opposing or contrasting elements existing together

descriptive language that evokes ideas, emotions or concepts

using concrete objects/actions to represent abstract ideas

Match each method to the correct definition.

Which of the following are manifestations (actions) we associate with conflict?

words from the semantic field of conflict.

In lines 9-16 of 'Catrin', Clarke uses a series of shapes and symbols to reflect on the speaker's first meeting with her daughter after the birth. We could call this method ...

the maternal relationship is something she is looking back on.

Clarke wanted to vary the pace and rhythm.

In the second half of 'Catrin', Clarke shifts to the present tense. Arguably, this implies that ...

Complete the missing word in this sentence: 'The best analysis paragraphs begin with a clear, comparative {{}} sentence that is linked to the question.'

Why types of conflict can we identify in Gillian Clarke's poem 'Catrin'?

Which two of the following themes best link to Gillian Clarke's poem 'Catrin'?

they ensure you include a topic sentence and concluding sentence that are linked

they provide space for you to include a link to context in every paragraph

they enable you to analyse the supporting evidence in detail

How are single paragraph outlines useful when writing an analytical paragraph?

Which of the following are from the semantic field of childhood?

Which of the following words would you use to describe a mother-daughter relationship?

Which of the following words are personal pronouns?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

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