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Cards (65)

  • What are auditory elements in poetry?
    How the poem sounds when read aloud
  • What does the term "volta" refer to in poetry?
    A decisive turning point in a poem
  • What is enjambment in poetry?
    The continuation of a sentence without a pause beyond the end of a line
  • How does the persona's use of first person affect the poem's intimacy?
    It creates a very intimate dialogue
  • What does the repetition of "I am" signify in the poem?
    It emphasizes the persona's identity
  • What does the phrase "not independently of you" suggest about the persona's identity?
    It indicates a dependence on another person for their identity
  • What does the term "high modality" refer to in the context of the poem?
    It indicates a strong assertion of control over identity
  • How does the poem convey the theme of identity in cyberspace?
    It shows the persona's control over their identity in an online context
  • What are some key techniques to consider when analyzing a poem?
    • Persona's voice (first, second, third person)
    • Auditory elements (how it sounds)
    • Volta (turning point)
    • Enjambment (line continuation)
    • Coded lexicon (language reflective of online spaces)
  • What emotional experience does the poem convey regarding the individual's identity?
    The frustration of asserting their identity while feeling disconnected
  • What is the overall message of the video regarding poem analysis?
    • Techniques can be identified under pressure
    • Importance of understanding persona's voice
    • Analyzing identity in the context of cyberspace
  • What is the total time allocated for the unseen poetry section in the exam?
    45 minutes
  • How should the 45 minutes be divided for the unseen poetry section?
    • 5 minutes for planning
    • 30 minutes for the 24-mark question
    • 10 minutes for the 8-mark question
  • What are the two unseen poetry questions in the exam?
    A 24-mark question and an 8-mark question
  • What is AO1 in the context of the 24-mark question?
    AO1 assesses the quality of your point and whether you are answering the question.
  • What does AO2 evaluate in the unseen poetry questions?
    AO2 evaluates the effect of language and structure.
  • What are some structural devices mentioned for poetry analysis?
    Vulture and cesura
  • What is a 'vulture' in the context of poetry?
    A vulture is the shift or turning point in a poem.
  • What is 'cesura' in poetry?
    Cesura is punctuation throughout the line but not at the end.
  • What does 'enjambment' refer to in poetry?
    Enjambment is when a line of poetry has no punctuation at the end and carries on to the next line.
  • What are the five forms of poetry mentioned?
    Narrative poem, epic poem, dramatic monologue, sonnet, and free verse poem
  • What characterizes a narrative poem?
    A narrative poem tells a story.
  • What is an epic poem about?
    An epic poem is about significant events like weddings, deaths, or wars.
  • What defines a dramatic monologue?
    A dramatic monologue features one speaker in the first person throughout the poem.
  • What is a sonnet traditionally about?
    A sonnet is traditionally about love.
  • What is a free verse poem?
    A free verse poem does not follow any particular rule or structure.
  • What is the marking criteria for the 8-mark question?
    You are marked on AO2, focusing on the quality of your comparison.
  • What methods are compared in the 8-mark question?
    Language methods, structural methods, and form methods.
  • What is the structure of the planning process for the 24-mark question?
    • Plan three paragraphs using the PRTZEL structure:
    • Point
    • Reference
    • Technique
    • Zoom in
    • Effect
    • Link
  • How should you approach reading the poem in the exam?
    First, read the question to understand what the poem is about.
  • What should you do after identifying the question in the exam?
    Scan the poem for three relevant quotes that address the question.
  • What is the importance of planning paragraphs directly on the exam sheet?
    • Saves time
    • Allows for immediate reference to the question
    • Helps organize thoughts clearly
  • What is the total time spent on the 24-mark question?
    30 minutes
  • What is the total time spent on the 8-mark question?
    10 minutes
  • Why is it not necessary to read the whole poem in the exam?
    You can focus on specific quotes that relate to the question.
  • What should you focus on when planning your paragraphs?
    Include a variety of language, structure, and form in your paragraphs.
  • How do you determine the effect of a quote in your analysis?
    By discussing how it contributes to the poem's overall meaning.
  • What is the purpose of using juxtaposition in poetry analysis?
    To highlight contrasts between different ideas or themes.
  • How can you effectively compare two unseen poems?
    By analyzing their language, structure, and form in relation to the question.
  • What is the significance of the term 'pretzel' in paragraph planning?
    It is a mnemonic for the structure of the paragraphs.