Unseen Poetry

Cards (60)

  • How much time should be spent on the unseen poetry section of the exam?
    45 minutes
  • How should the 45 minutes be divided in the unseen poetry section?
    5 minutes planning, 30 minutes writing, 10 minutes writing
  • What are the two unseen poetry questions in the exam?
    24 marker and 8 mark question
  • What is AO1 in the context of the 24 mark question?
    It assesses the quality of your point and references
  • What does AO2 evaluate in the unseen poetry exam?
    It evaluates the effect of language and structure
  • What is a vulture in poetry?
    A turning point in the poem
  • What is a cesura in poetry?
    Punctuation throughout the line, not at the end
  • Who is presenting the video on unseen poetry?
    Mr Everything English
  • What is unseen poetry compared to in the video?
    It is compared to the middle child
  • How much time should be spent on the unseen poetry section of the exam?
    45 minutes
  • How should the 45 minutes be divided for the unseen poetry section?
    5 minutes planning, 30 minutes writing
  • What are the two unseen poetry questions in the exam?
    24 marker and 8 mark question
  • What is the structure of the write-up for the 24 mark question?
    Three pretzel paragraphs
  • What is the structure of the write-up for the 8 mark question?
    One big paragraph
  • What is AO1 in the context of the 24 mark question?
    Quality of point and reference
  • What does AO2 assess in the unseen poetry questions?
    Effect of language and structure
  • What is a vulture in poetry?
    A turning point in the poem
  • What is cesura in poetry?
    Punctuation throughout the line, not at the end
  • What does enjoyment refer to in poetry?
    No punctuation at the end of the line
  • What are the five forms of poetry mentioned?
    Narrative, epic, dramatic monologue, sonnet, free verse
  • What is a narrative poem?
    A poem that tells a story
  • What is an epic poem about?
    A significant event like a wedding or war
  • What characterizes a dramatic monologue?
    One speaker in the first person
  • What defines a sonnet?
    A 14 line poem traditionally about love
  • What is a free verse poem?
    A poem that does not follow a specific structure
  • What is the marking criteria for the 8 mark question?
    Quality of comparison and methods used
  • What must be compared in the 8 mark question?
    Language, structure, and form
  • How should paragraphs be planned in the exam?
    Directly onto the exam sheet
  • What is the first step in approaching the unseen poetry question?
    Read the question carefully
  • What should be done after reading the question?
    Scan the poem for relevant quotes
  • What is the purpose of using quotes in the response?
    To support points made in the analysis
  • What does juxtaposition mean in poetry?
    Contrasting ideas within a quote
  • What is the significance of planning effects in the paragraphs?
    Effects are predetermined and known
  • What is the main focus of the planned paragraphs?
    How to live a happy and contented life
  • What does the symbolism of the heart represent in the poem?
    Inner qualities over outer appearances
  • What is the overall strategy for the unseen poetry exam?
    Plan effectively and use quotes wisely
  • Why is it not necessary to read the whole poem in an exam?
    You can focus on key quotes instead
  • What should you do first when analyzing a poem?
    Read the question
  • What does the poem discussed focus on?
    How to live a happy and contented life
  • What is the first step after reading the question?
    Scan the poem for relevant quotes