(of a word or utterance) consisting of one syllable

sounds articulated with an abrupt release of air like 'p', 'b', 'd', or 't'.

having or conveying a feeling of deep seriousness and sadness

(of a word) having more than one syllable

Exploring titles in unseen poetry

English

In 'AQA Power and Conflict 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. 

Unseen poetry

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

We might interpret monosyllabic words as showing a sense of ...

Having a "rendezvous" with Death suggests you __________ your death.

'Having or conveying a feeling of deep seriousness and sadness' is the definition of ...

that we should see death as a worthy sacrifice.

that we should see death as futile and pointless.

Brooke's use of "glory" and "radiance" in 'The Dead' imply ...

Overall, Brooke's 'The Dead' implies that death is a __________ experience.

The name of a book, composition, or other artistic work is the ...

'The' implies something universal and unspecific.

'The' implies something known and specific.

How does the word 'The' before a noun differ from the word 'A' before a noun?

Light imagery such as "radiance" and "shining" implies ...

repetition of the hissing sound 's' in nearby words 

soothing or pleasing sounds such as 'm' or 'l'

sounds articulated with an abrupt release of air like 'p', 'b' or 't'

Which of the following is the definition of 'plosive' sounds?

Natural imagery such as "blossoms" and "flowers" implies ...

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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