a typical example of a person or thing that everyone recognises.

the style or persona a poet uses to engage and connect with the reader.

communicates or expresses a message or idea clearly.

words used to express uncertainty or indicate personal interpretations.

speaking directly to the reader or audience using "you" or similar terms.

Analysing the poem ‘In Wales, wanting to be Italian’ by Imtiaz Dharker

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 three final poems: *Kumukanda*, *In Wales, wanting to be Italian* and *Us*.

Poetry anthology: continued study

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

a complex and multi-dimensional personality

Which of the following is tentative language?

referring to characters in the third person

using descriptive language to set the scene

using lots of repetition to make you point clear to the reader

using "you" or "your" to speak to the reader

Which of these indicates that a writer is using direct address?

the unique style and persona of a poet's writing

a metaphor used to describe poetic techniques

use of direct address (through 2nd person pronouns)

using a repeated refrain to emphasise the poem's central message

structuring the poem as a series of questions

describing in detail what its like to grow up the UK

How does Dharker create a connection between the speaker and reader in 'In Wales, wanting to be Italian'?

how the poem compares to others you've read.

When we are producing analytical writing, it's a good idea to use tentative language when we are discussing ...

The writer of 'In Wales, wanting to be Italian', Imtiaz Dharker, was born in Pakistan and moved to __________ just before her first birthday.

the joy of traveling to different countries

the struggle with cultural identity and longing for belonging

Which of these best describes the key ideas and messages of 'In Wales, wanting to be Italian'?

a quotation from the poem you are analysing.

a clear topic sentence linked to the question focus.

an explanation of why you think the writer made the choices they did.

Effective analysis writing usually begins with ...

techniques used by writers to convey their messages

approaches for editing and proofreading texts

how writers plan out stories or poems before writing them

how writers use their life experiences in their writing

They hold the reader's interest and attention.

What does it mean if a writer 'engages' a reader?

a bustling metropolis with modern skyscrapers

an exotic island with beautiful beaches and crystal waters

Which of these places best describes Zanzibar?

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Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

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