Power and Conflict in Poetry · Autumn Term
Comparative Poetics
Developing the skills to synthesize connections between different poems regarding their thematic concerns and stylistic choices.
Key Questions
- 1Which linguistic techniques are most effective at conveying the permanence of nature versus the fragility of man?
- 2How do different poets utilize the sonnet form to subvert or reinforce traditional themes?
- 3To what extent does the historical context of a poem dictate its emotional resonance?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
GCSE: English - Comparative Literary AnalysisGCSE: English - Poetry
Year: Year 11
Subject: English
Unit: Power and Conflict in Poetry
Period: Autumn Term
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