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

the combining of words or sounds that sound pleasant together

a feeling or idea that is suggested by a word in addition to its basic meaning

a group of words that all link to the same theme or idea

likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly, especially by getting worse

Identifying and analysing semantic fields 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

'Likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly, especially by getting worse' is the definition of ...

'The combining of words or sounds that sound pleasant together' is the definition of ...

The words "trigger", "bullet", and "blast" are connected by __________ sounds.

Which of the following words in Duffy's 'Quickdraw' suggest a sense of disorientation?

In 'Quickdraw', Duffy compares a "kiss" to ...

The long-term emotional effects of the relationship.

The potential for volatility in the relationship.

The long vowel sound in "wounded" in Duffy's 'Quickdraw' could relate to which of the following ideas?

'A group of words that all link to the same theme or idea' is the definition of ...

'A feeling or idea that is suggested by a word in addition to its basic meaning' is the definition of ...

The words "guns", "bullets", and "trigger" all suggest ...

Which of the following groups of words form a semantic field?

A figure of speech that involves comparing two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as' is a ...

The word "fumble" means which of the following?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Identifying and analysing semantic fields in unseen poetry

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.