repeating in a predictable pattern or cycle

to temporarily fall into a state of inactivity or failure

extremely distressing or traumatic, causing intense emotional pain

relating to a transitional or intermediate stage

a rhythmic pattern or arrangement of syllables in poetry

Analysing 'As Imperceptibly as Grief'

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

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.

Poetry anthology: continued study

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

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In 'As Imperceptibly as Grief', Dickinson uses {{}} imagery throughout her poem.

Which of the following is a relevant interpretation of Dickinson's use of "dusk" in 'As Imperceptibly as Grief'?

In 'As Imperceptibly as Grief', Emily Dickinson employs a {{}} structure, as the reader knows summer will return again.

In 'As Imperceptibly as Grief', Dickinson juxtaposes the morning sun with the phrase "harrowing Grace". What does harrowing mean?

In 'As Imperceptibly as Grief', Dickinson uses a {{}} rhythm, through use of iambic metre.

to reflect the imperceptibility in the poem

In 'As Imperceptibly as Grief', why might Dickinson choose to use near rhyme?

Emily Dickinson's poem describes grief as being...

Which words from the list below would you associate with Emily Dickinson's 'As Imperceptibly as Grief'?

In 'As Imperceptibly as Grief', Dickinson uses the fading summer as a {{}} for the passing of time.

She wrote most of her poetry after the American Civil War.

She wrote most of her poetry during the American Civil War.

She wrote most of her poetry before the American Civil War.

Which of the following statements about Emily Dickinson is true?

At what time of the day does twilight occur?

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Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

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Analysing 'As Imperceptibly as Grief'

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