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What are auditory elements in poetry?
How the
poem
sounds
when
read
aloud
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What does the term "volta" refer to in poetry?
A decisive turning point in a
poem
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What is enjambment in poetry?
The continuation of a
sentence
without a pause beyond the end of a line
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How does the persona's use of first person affect the poem's intimacy?
It creates a very intimate
dialogue
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What does the repetition of "I am" signify in the poem?
It emphasizes the
persona's
identity
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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)
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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
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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
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What are the two unseen poetry questions in the exam?
A
24-mark
question and an
8-mark
question
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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.
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What does AO2 evaluate in the unseen poetry questions?
AO2 evaluates the effect of
language
and
structure
.
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What are some structural devices mentioned for poetry analysis?
Vulture
and
cesura
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What is a 'vulture' in the context of poetry?
A vulture is the
shift
or turning point in a poem.
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What is 'cesura' in poetry?
Cesura is
punctuation
throughout the line but not at the end.
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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.
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What are the five forms of poetry mentioned?
Narrative poem
,
epic poem
, dramatic monologue,
sonnet
, and
free verse poem
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What characterizes a narrative poem?
A narrative poem
tells a story
.
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What is an epic poem about?
An epic poem is about
significant
events like weddings, deaths, or wars.
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What defines a dramatic monologue?
A dramatic monologue features one speaker in the
first person
throughout the poem.
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What is a sonnet traditionally about?
A sonnet is traditionally about
love
.
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What is a free verse poem?
A free verse poem does not follow any
particular
rule or structure.
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What is the marking criteria for the 8-mark question?
You are marked on
AO2
, focusing on the quality of your
comparison
.
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What methods are compared in the 8-mark question?
Language methods, structural methods, and form methods.
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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
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How should you approach reading the poem in the exam?
First, read the
question
to understand what the poem is about.
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What should you do after identifying the question in the exam?
Scan the poem for three relevant
quotes
that address the question.
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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
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What is the total time spent on the 24-mark question?
30 minutes
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What is the total time spent on the 8-mark question?
10 minutes
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Why is it not necessary to read the whole poem in the exam?
You can focus on specific
quotes
that relate to the question.
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What should you focus on when planning your paragraphs?
Include a variety of
language
,
structure
, and
form
in your paragraphs.
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How do you determine the effect of a quote in your analysis?
By discussing how it contributes to the poem's
overall meaning
.
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What is the purpose of using juxtaposition in poetry analysis?
To highlight
contrasts
between different ideas or themes.
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How can you effectively compare two unseen poems?
By analyzing their
language
,
structure
, and
form
in relation to the question.
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What is the significance of the term 'pretzel' in paragraph planning?
It is a
mnemonic
for the structure of the paragraphs.
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What does the 'E' in the PRTZEL structure stand for?
Effect
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What does the 'L' in the PRTZEL structure stand for?
Link
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How should you conclude your paragraphs in the exam?
By linking back to the
question
and summarizing your point.
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Why is it important to focus on the effect of language and structure in poetry analysis?
It helps to understand how these elements contribute to the
poem's
meaning.
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Why is it not necessary to read the whole poem for the Unseen poetry exam?
Because understanding the entire poem is not required to answer the
questions
effectively
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