1. AQA Power and Conflict 5 in 5
Single word explosions
Choose one of the poems
Write down 5 words from the poem
Explode those 5 words for the connotations of the word
Explain the effect on the reader
Link the words to the context of the poem
Ozymandias

2. AQA Power and Conflict 5 in 5
Five minutes of silent quote recall
Beat the teacher quotes – write down as many quotes as you can from the poems in the Power and Conflict cluster or from the poem your teacher names
Ozymandias

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Who is the “King of Kings”?
What does this repetition suggest about this persona (from q1)?
Where and who does the story originate (start) from and why is this important?
What three impressions do you have of the persona and why?
What is being discussed in the poem?
Ozymandias

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Where has the persona “wander’d”?
“In every” is repeated – what does this suggest about humanity?
Who in society is mentioned in this poem and how is this relevant to Blake’s message?
Write three impressions of what is seen by the persona and why?
What is the story of the poem?
London

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To where and at what time has the persona gone in their boat?
What quote or quotes can offer a sense of isolation in the poem?
“With trembling oars I turned and stole...” what does the adjective and verb suggest in this quote?
Write three emotions experienced by the persona and explain these.
What is the story of the excerpt in this semi-autobiographical poem?
Excerpt from the Prelude (the Boat section)

6. AQA Power and Conflict 5 in 5
This poem creates an impression of a murderous, dangerous and exceptionally jealous persona – which poem and would you agree?
Art is important in this poem – how and why?
“Twas not/Her husband’s presence only, called that spot/Of joy” shows the naivety of the Duchess – what else could this suggest or show?
Write three ideas related to the behaviour of the Duke from this poem and explain those ideas?
What is the story of the poem?
My Last Duchess

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This poem explores through repetition the futility of the soldiers task – which poem is this?
Soldiers and there horses appear to be used as pawns in “Theirs not to make reply,/Theirs not to reason why,” – How far do you agree with this?
Active verbs are used continuously throughout the poem – can you remember a selection and explain the impact of this vocabulary choice?
Write three ideas related to Tennyson’s opinions on the officers in charge of the soldiers from this poem and justify those ideas?
What does the poem describe?
The Charge of the light brigade

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This poem looks at the effects weather can have on soldiers – which poem is it and what weather is affecting the men?
Imagery linked to pain are evident – can you quote as many painful images as possible?
The final line “All there eyes are ice/But nothing happens.” seems to be a political statement – how far would you agree with this?
Write three ideas related to Owen’s thoughts on the war from this poem and justify those ideas?
What is happening in the poem?
Exposure

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This poem explores the power of nature through description of the landscape – Which poem and is this true?
The personification in lack of tress “Can raise a tragic chorus in a gale” suggests several things about the local area – What could these be?
The sea is described in several ways – can you remember any quotes to describe the power of the sea?
Write three ideas related to Heaney’s feelings about the Irish weather?
What is the story of the the poem?
Storm on the Island

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This poem juxtaposes fear with the reality of war – Which poem and is this true?
The senses are used in this poem – can you remember what the soldier is feeling, seeing and hearing and what effect this has?
What line or lines reinforce that he absconded from the war?
Write three ideas related to the fear of the soldier in the poem explain why he had this fear?
What is the message of the poem?
Bayonet Charge

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This poem explores the impact of killing on the soldier carrying out the act – which poem is it and what is the impact?
Excess violence and brutality are evident in “we’ve hit this looter a dozen times” is this justified?
This final line can be read in a range of ways “His bloody life in my bloody hands.” what do you think this lines multiple interpretations are?
Write three emotions related to the persona’s thoughts and feelings and explore these emotions?
What is the story of the poem?
Remains

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This poem explores the grief and symbolic significance of a flower?
Memory “Before you left,” is used in the poem – what does this quote suggest?
Bird imagery is also used – can you remember the quotes that relate to this and what significance they have?
Write three thoughts and feelings that the persona has in the poem?
What has happened to the mother and son in the poem?
Poppies

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This poem explores images of war and the impact they have on all involved – which poem and what effect does it have?
The adverb phrase “finally alone” is poignant - why?
The photographer seems to be haunted by what he has seen – would you agree and are there quotes to support this?
What conflicting emotions and feelings can you identify in the poem?
What has happened in the poem?
War Photographer

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This poem explores fragility and the way we record life – which poem and how does it do this?
The metaphor “sun shines through their borderlines” implies a literal meaning and a more poignant one – what are they?
Finish this sentences - The extended metaphor in the poem is about…
What quotes can you identify in that use particular types of paper in the poem – what are the literal and metaphorical meanings?
What is the story being told in the poem?
Tissue

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This poem explores a sense of loss of identity through losing their country?
How does the opening line show a sense of poignancy “There once was a country…”?
Explore the quotes that show a sense of displacement – write them down and explain how they show this?
What does the even verse structure suggest about the events in the poem?
What does the persona tell you about her life and feelings?
Emigree

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This poem looks how honour and death are inextricably linked in Japanese culture – which poem and how?
How does the simile “little fishing boats strung out like bunting” have a lasting impression on the pilot and the family?
Where is the volta in the poem – quote it and can you explain the reason for this?
The poem is incredibly long – why is this longevity important to the events in the poem?
What is the story throughout the poem and what feeling does it leave you with?
Kamikazee

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This poem uses patios to explore how history is biased – which poem and how?
Who are the stories about from Agard’s own history that are untold and what are they?
Why is history important in this poem?
What thoughts and feelings are shown about being taught irrelevant British history?
What is the story throughout the poem?
Kamikazee

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Quote explosions You will all be given a different quote and a piece of paper – write the quote in the middle of the paper Explode the quote for: context language terminology meaning effect Writers’ intentions We will collate in a booklet
Ozymandias

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Comparing For five minutes – discuss the best pairings and why
Ozymandias

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Comparing Write a list of good pairings for the poems with a reason why?
Ozymandias