Poems
What was the very first poem we looked at at the beginning of the unit?
This is Just to Say by William Carlos Williams
How is conflict shown in the lyrics of Bensen Boone's song- Sorry I am here for someone else?
It shows him grappling with what to do when he is meant to be meeting up with his current girlfriend and seeing an old ex who he is still in love with.
Identify the device: “The wind screamed through the trees.”
Personification
A person or group’s feeling or viewpoint toward something is called?
Their attitude.
What has been your favourite poem/ song to study and why?
Teacher discretion.
What is the poem Kamikaze about?
"Kamikaze" by Beatrice Garland explores the story of a Japanese WWII pilot who abandons his suicide mission, choosing life over death, only to face rejection and silence from his community and family upon his return.
What fears does Vance Joy mention in his song "Rip tide"?
Dentists and the dark
What device is used when a writer repeats the same starting consonant sound in a phrase?
Alliteration
What values are reinforced in the song- Happier than Ever by Billie Eilish?
The song reinforces values of independence, self-respect, and emotional honesty. It encourages individuals to prioritise their wellbeing over unhealthy relationships.
What are beliefs?
Ideas that people accept as true, often shaped by culture or experience.
Which poem spoke about a man knocking on the door of a house and not receiving a response?
The Listeners by Walter De La Mare
How does the song, Every Breath You Take by the Police, challenge typical ideas of love?
It shows the obsessive, dangerous side.
What is the effect of using personification in descriptive writing?
Personification makes descriptions more engaging and relatable by giving human traits to non-human things.
In the poem "Out, Out" by Robert Frost, what does “And they… turned to their affairs” suggest about societal attitudes toward death?
The line “And they… turned to their affairs” suggests that society views death in a practical and emotionally detached way. Instead of openly grieving, the people quickly return to their daily responsibilities, implying that work and routine take priority over mourning.
What poem does this sound like:
This explores the dynamic, often perilous relationship between humanity and nature, contrasting the subject's joyful, temporary mastery over the sea with the ocean's untameable, dangerous power. Through vivid imagery and metaphor, the poem highlights human resilience and reckless joy before shifting to the inevitable dominance of nature.
The Surfer by Judith Wright.
What poem are these lines from?
And he was rich—yes, richer than a king—
And admirably schooled in every grace:
In fine, we thought that he was everything
To make us wish that we were in his place.
Richard Cory- Edwin Arlington Robinson
How does the structure of Happier Than Ever by Billie Eilish shape meaning?
Starts of slowly and builds intensity which shows how she feels about her partner.
Provide an example of a metaphor.
Teacher discretion.
What cultural belief is central to the poem- Kamikaze by Beatrice Garland?
A central cultural belief is that honour and duty to one’s country are more important than individual life. This belief is reflected in the expectation that the pilot should complete his mission, even if it means death. The poem challenges this belief by showing the consequences of choosing life over honour.
What year was The Listeners by Walter de la Mare published?
1912
What poem used animorphism/ zoomorphism to describe the buzz saw who sliced off a boy's arm?
Out, Out by Robert Frost
What is the meaning of “you can check out any time you like, but you can never leave” in the song Hotel California by The Eagles?
It suggests entrapment in a lifestyle or mindset that’s hard to escape.
How does irony shape the audience’s understanding of a message?
Irony highlights contrasts between expectation and reality, often revealing deeper truths or criticism.
How can language choices reveal cultural attitudes in a text?
Word choice, tone, and imagery can show whether the composer views something positively or negatively.
List 5 stylistic techniques that you need to use in your narrative: