Power And Conflict

Question 1

What is the main theme of ‘Ozymandias’ by Percy Bysshe Shelley?

Answer 1

The transience of power and the inevitable decline of all leaders.

Question 2

Identify a key quotation from ‘My Last Duchess’ by Robert Browning.

Answer 2

‘I gave commands; then all smiles stopped together.’

Question 3

True or False: ‘Exposure’ by Wilfred Owen explores the theme of nature’s power over soldiers.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Fill in the blank: In ‘Charge of the Light Brigade,’ Tennyson emphasizes the _____ of war.

Answer 4

bravery

Question 5

What does the phrase ‘theirs not to make reply’ suggest in ‘Charge of the Light Brigade’?

Answer 5

It suggests blind obedience to authority.

Question 6

Who wrote the poem ‘Storm on the Island’?

Answer 6

Seamus Heaney

Question 7

Multiple Choice: Which poem features the line ‘The world is charged with the grandeur of God’? A) ‘Exposure’ B) ‘Poppies’ C) ‘God’s Grandeur’

Answer 7

C) ‘God’s Grandeur’

Question 8

What does ‘remains’ by Simon Armitage primarily deal with?

Answer 8

The lasting impact of war on soldiers’ psyche.

Question 9

Identify a key theme in ‘Poppies’ by Jane Weir.

Answer 9

The personal cost of conflict and the impact of war on families.

Question 10

True or False: ‘War Photographer’ by Carol Ann Duffy critiques the media’s portrayal of war.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

In ‘War Photographer,’ what does the phrase ‘a hundred agonies’ refer to?

Answer 11

The suffering captured in photographs from war zones.

Question 12

Short Answer: How does the poet in ‘The Emigrée’ view memory?

Answer 12

As a powerful and enduring force that shapes identity.

Question 13

Fill in the blank: In ‘The Prelude,’ Wordsworth reflects on the power of _____ in nature.

Answer 13

the sublime

Question 14

What is the effect of enjambment in ‘London’ by William Blake?

Answer 14

It creates a sense of urgency and continuity.

Question 15

Which poem discusses the impact of war on the natural environment?

Answer 15

‘The Prelude’ by William Wordsworth.

Question 16

True or False: ‘Checking Out Me History’ by John Agard focuses on the importance of cultural identity.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

Identify a key quotation from ‘Kamikaze’ by Beatrice Garland.

Answer 17

‘He must have looked far down at the little fishing boats.’

Question 18

What does the term ‘conflict’ refer to in the context of power and conflict poetry?

Answer 18

The struggle between opposing forces, often highlighting themes of power, identity, and societal issues.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ reflects on _____ in battle.

Answer 19

heroism and sacrifice

Question 20

In ‘Cousin Kate’ by Christina Rossetti, what is the speaker’s primary conflict?

Answer 20

The betrayal and societal judgment regarding her relationship.

Question 21

What literary device is predominantly used in ‘Storm on the Island’?

Answer 21

Imagery

Question 22

Identify one way ‘Exposure’ portrays the futility of war.

Answer 22

Through the depiction of soldiers freezing in harsh conditions rather than fighting.

Question 23

True or False: ‘London’ depicts a sense of hope and optimism about city life.

Answer 23

False

Question 24

What is the significance of the ‘invisibility’ theme in ‘Checking Out Me History’?

Answer 24

It highlights the erasure of Black history from mainstream narratives.

Question 25

Multiple Choice: In which poem is the line ‘I see the boys of summer’ found? A) ‘The Prelude’ B) ‘War Photographer’ C) ‘Kamikaze’

Answer 25

A) ‘The Prelude’