poems context revision Flashcards

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1
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why does Shelley use “a traveller” in Ozymandias?

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to reduce any direct criticism towards the monarchy or government by Shelley.

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what statement is the poet making by using this quote, “Runs in blood down palace walls.”?

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Blake is making a statement on how the english monachy is corrupt and cause death to those under their rule.

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“Ozymandias” is a veiled attack on which monarch? why?

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Kind George III because he sent a lot of people to war and was not liked by the public.

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where did Wordsworth get inspiration for “the Prelude”?

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From his childhood days at the lake district in which he admired nature’s power and beauty.

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what was Wordsworth’s thoughts on how nature should be treated?

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he believed nature should be admired but feared as it’s the most powerful force on earth.

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what form is “My Last Duchess” written in?

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a dramatic monologue in order to hear the true voice of the narrator.

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why is a dactylic dimesse used in “the Charge on the Light Brigade”?

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in order to create imagery of galloping horses and to mirror the idea that the brigade is unstoppable.

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what ancient ruler was known as “Ozymandias”?

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Rameses II

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what comment is Seamus Heaney making by the title of his poem?

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“Storm on the Island” likes to “Stormont” in Ireland during the troubles at the time with the IRA.

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what did Ted Hughes base Bayonet Charge on?

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his imagination and his fathers war stories despite never being at war himself.

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what was “Remains” influenced by?

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a documentary called “the not dead” about soldiers suffering with PTSD after struggling with the harsh memories of war.

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why is “Remains” written in a colloquial voice?

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it emphasises the soldiers displacement in a foreign place as well as how normalised war makes death and violence.

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how did Jane Weir write “Poppies”?

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she was contacted by many mothers whose sons had gone to war despite not experiencing it herself.

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why is “Ozymandias” written as a petrarchan sonnet?

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to make a statement on the arrogance of mankind and how self love can be the downfall of man.

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what does the circular structure of “War Photographer” emphasise?

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it emphasises the photographers dedication to expose the truth and true horrors of war.

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16
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why is paper presented as having power in “Tissue”?

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to make a comment on how, despite it’s fragility and weakness, material items can have a hold over mankind and possess an overwhelming sense of power due to the information they hold.

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why does Carol Rumens use two different lexical fields in “The Emigree”?

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in order to emphasise the two sides of the narrators train of thought, one being a field of warmth and light (positive memories of her home country) and violence and war (the true reality of where she came from).

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why is “Checking Out Me History” written in a song-like way?

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to create a childish mocking tone in order to mock the education system.

19
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why does Agard write the poem in his own cultural dialect?

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in order to emphasise the message of his poem in which he finds his own identity by discovering his own history.

20
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what is “Kamikaze” inspired by?

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the idea of honour and strong belief in patriotism in japan during world war II and the effect of these beliefs on soldiers families.