Themes
How does Ozymandias link to power or conflict?
The poem shows that nature is more powerful than man
The poem shows the conflict between a dictator and his people
The poem shows the conflict between nature and humans
What is the name given to the period of fighting and violence in Ireland?
Which poem is an ironic use of sonnet form to show how the main character of the poem loved themselves?
Ozymandias
'But nothing happens'
Refrain (Exposure)
Which poem could you link to Exposure and why?
Poems that show the conflict of war - Charge of the Light Brigade
Poems that show the power of nature - Storm on the Island
It shows the conflict of war and how the British suffered after being ambushed by the Russians during the Crimean War.
What battle is the Charge of the Light Brigade based on during the Crimean War?
Battle of Balaklava
Which poem(s) has a refrain (the same phrase repeated throughout the poem)
Exposure
Charge of the Light Brigade
'lone and level sands stretch far away'
alliteration, sibilance (Ozymandias)
Which poem could you compare to London and why?
Ozymandias - corruption of power
My Last Duchess - corruption of power
How does Checking out Me History relate to the themes of power or conflict?
The poem shows how people in power try to oppress and incorrectly shape the identities of others.
What is the name of the Duke speaking in 'My Last Duchess'
The Duke of Ferrara
Name a poem written in free verse and its effect (eg. shows their desire for freedom)
Storm on the Island
Poppies
Checking Out Me History
'turned into your skin'
metaphor (Tissue)
Which poem could you compare to Poppies and why?
Effects of conflict on people at home - War Photographer
The poem shows the conflict between man and nature
The poem shows the power of nature
What were Mary Seacole, Toussaint L'overture and Nanny of the Maroons known for?
Mary Seacole - Nurse
Toussaint L'overture - Haitian Revolution
Nanny of the Maroons - defended her tribe and territory from European troops
Which poem has a regular rhythm, repeated structure or stanzas to show power, control or the inability to change or escape something?
Remains
Exposure
Charge of the Light Brigade, etc...
'into the jaws of Death'
personification (Charge of the Light Brigade)
Which poem could you compare to Kamikaze and why?
Emigree - conflict between people of the same country or family (civil conflict)
Which poems link to the theme of patriotism?
Bayonet Charge
Kamikaze
Charge of the Light Brigade
Name a poem written by Romantic writer (these writers often discussed nature, deep emotions, life and death, etc).
Ozymandias - Shelley
London - Blake
Extract from The Prelude - Wordsworth
Which poem(s) use sestest (6-lined stanzas)
War Photographer
Kamikaze
etc...
'it is a huge nothing that we fear'
hyperbole (Storm on the Island)
Which poem could you link to Tissue and why?
Accept any reasonable answer as this poem can be linked to many!