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Poetry and Shakespeare
Quick questions on Analysing poetry (AO2): poetic methods and the integrated approach - WJEC A-Level English Language and Literature
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What is stanza-by-stanza paraphrase?Show answer
Walking through the poem retelling each stanza is description, not analysis. Build paragraphs around methods and the question's focus.
What is imagery without language?Show answer
Saying "there is a metaphor of light" without analysing the lexis and connotation of the image leaves the point undeveloped.
What is q1?Show answer
Why is naming a poem's form not enough? [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
How can you make a point about structure persuasive? [3 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Explore how a poet uses poetic methods to present an emotion or idea in a poem from the anthology. [20 marks]
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