Comparing experiences in 'Exposure' and 'War Photographer'
I can describe how poets use language, form and structure to express their different experiences of war.
Comparing experiences in 'Exposure' and 'War Photographer'
I can describe how poets use language, form and structure to express their different experiences of war.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Owen's authentic poem presents a first hand experience of war.
- Often first hand experiences create more harrowing poetry.
- Both poems use sensory descriptions to create a vivid impression of warzones.
- Both poets explore the atrocities of war.
- Comparative adjectives can be used to evaluate the subtle differences between the poets’ attitudes and methods.
Common misconception
Both poems are based on a firsthand experience of war.
Only 'Exposure' is based on firsthand experience since Owen was serving as a WWI British soldier while writing. Satyamurti's poem wasn't based on any one particular person, event or conflict.
Keywords
Firsthand - directly experienced or observed, without intermediaries or secondary sources
Mediated - experienced through an intermediary or secondary source, not directly experienced or observed
Evaluate - making a ‘value’ judgement about the quality of something (e.g. it is longer, better, more harrowing)
Sensory descriptions - detailed depictions that appeal to the senses, enhancing imagery and immersion in writing
Comparative adjectives - words used to compare differences or similarities between two or more nouns or pronouns
Equipment
Edexcel GCSE Poetry Anthology (Conflict cluster)
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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directly experienced or observed, without intermediaries or sources
experienced through an intermediary or secondary source, indirect
genuine, real, or true to its own nature, origin or character