1. How is it similar? How is it different?
What types of love are described?
Compare the ways that love is presented in the poems ‘Hour’ and ‘Quickdraw.’
What techniques are used to present love?

2. What themes are present in the poems?
What is the main message of each poem?

3. Compare the ways that love is presented in the poems ‘Hour’ and ‘Quickdraw.’
PARAGRAPH #1
Poem
Point
Evidence
Hour
In the poem “Hour,” Duffy presents love as ____________
_________________________
Quickdraw
However, in “Quickdraw,” Duffy presents love as _________________________  
PARAGRAPH #2
Poem
Point
Evidence
Hour
In the poem “Hour,” Duffy presents love as ___________
________________________
Quickdraw
Similarly, in “Quickdraw,” Duffy presents love as ________________________  

4. PEELAPEELA x2 P[Hour] = In the poem ‘Hour’, love is presented as…
E[Hour] = In what lines/words/phrases can the point be proven?
E[Hour] = How does this prove the point?
L[Hour] = What techniques does Duffy use in the evidence? What is the effect of the technique? What do the key words in the evidence connote?
A[Hour] = What was Duffy’s message to the audience in the poem?
P[Quickdraw] = [CONNECTIVE] In the poem ‘Quickdraw’, love is presented as…
E[Quickdraw] = In what lines/words/phrases can the point be proven?
E[Quickdraw] = How does this prove the point?
L[Quickdraw] = What techniques does Duffy use in the evidence? What is the effect of the technique? What do the key words in the evidence connote?
A[Quickdraw] = What was Duffy’s message to the audience in the poem?
Connectives
Comparison: Likewise, like, similarly, equally, as with, also
Contrast: However, on the other hand, unlike, in contrast, whereas, alternatively

5. The poems ‘Hour’ and ‘Quickdraw’ show very contrasting romantic relationships. Love is shown in a much more positive light in ‘Hour,’ with Duffy stating that “nothing dark will end our shining hour.” The use of the word “shining” connotes a warm, comforting and optimistic atmosphere, suggesting that their relationship is a positive one. Light is also needed for life to grow, again suggesting that their relationship will continue to grow stronger as it progresses. Furthermore, the juxtaposition of light and dark imagery further highlights how important their relationship is, as it fights against darkness. In contrast, ‘Quickdraw’ uses violent imagery to show how love can be a negative force, and ultimately hurt someone emotionally. Duffy writes that “your voice a pellet in my ear… You’ve wounded me.” The use of a metaphor to compare her lover’s voice with a bullet shows that in relationships words can hurt as much as, and perhaps more than, being hurt physically. Furthermore, the choice by Duffy to have “you’ve wounded me” on a separate line could ultimately suggest how lonely and isolated the speaker feels. The use of “wounded” also suggests that this is something that the speaker will find very hard to recover from. Ultimately, in ‘Hour’ Duffy shows the happiness and optimism of a relationship that it still successful, whilst ‘Quickdraw’ instead shows the realities of a bitter end to a romantic relationship.
Points
Pieces of evidence
Explanation of evidence
Language analysis

6. The poems ‘Hour’ and ‘Quickdraw’ show very contrasting romantic relationships. Love is shown in a much more positive light in ‘Hour,’ with Duffy stating that “nothing dark will end our shining hour.” The use of the word “shining” connotes a warm, comforting and optimistic atmosphere, suggesting that their relationship is a positive one. Light is also needed for life to grow, again suggesting that their relationship will continue to grow stronger as it progresses. Furthermore, the juxtaposition of light and dark imagery further highlights how important their relationship is, as it fights against darkness. In contrast, ‘Quickdraw’ uses violent imagery to show how love can be a negative force, and ultimately hurt someone emotionally. Duffy writes that “your voice a pellet in my ear… You’ve wounded me.” The use of a metaphor to compare her lover’s voice with a bullet shows that in relationships words can hurt as much as, and perhaps more than, being hurt physically. Furthermore, the choice by Duffy to have “you’ve wounded me” on a separate line could ultimately suggest how lonely and isolated the speaker feels. The use of the verb “wounded” also suggests that this is something that the speaker will find very hard to recover from. Ultimately, in ‘Hour’ Duffy shows the happiness and optimism of a relationship that it still successful, whilst ‘Quickdraw’ instead shows the realities of a bitter end to a romantic relationship.
Points
Pieces of evidence
Explanation of evidence
Language analysis

7. Poem Analysis x2 Introduction Who is the poet?
What is the title of the poem?
What is the poem about? What is the message of the poem?
Analysis
What technique is used, and for what purpose?
What line can be used to prove the point?
What does the line mean, literally and figuratively?
Why is the technique used?
What words stand out, and what are their connotations?
What is the poet’s intention, and how would they like to affect the audience?