Starter quiz
- What is a suitable definition of a simile?
- the overall structure or organisation of a poem
- a poetic device that compares two things using 'like' or 'as' ✓
- a way of describing and comparing something by saying that it is something else
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- What is a suitable definition of a metaphor?
- the overall structure or organisation of a poem
- a way of describing and comparing something by saying that it is something else ✓
- the feeling or atmosphere in the poem
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- What is a suitable definition of personification?
- a poetic device that uses words that imitate or suggest the sound they describe
- drawing conclusions or making interpretations based on clues
- a way of describing a non-living thing as if it acts or feels like a human ✓
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- Which of the following are visual descriptions?
- colourful beach huts line the shore ✓
- echoes of street performers' music
- cool sea breeze against skin
- white cliffs overlooking the sparkling sea ✓
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- Which of the following are aural descriptions?
- glittering lights of the pier at night
- seagulls cawing in the distance ✓
- crisp sea spray on the face
- cafés bustling with chatter ✓
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- Which of these is a tactile description?
- soft sand between toes on the beach ✓
- whispers of wind through palm trees
- buskers playing lively tunes
- vibrant flower displays in town
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Exit quiz
- Match the keywords to their definitions.
- imagery⇔the use of language to create a mental picture or sensory experience ✓
- atmosphere⇔the feeling or mood created in a section or whole of a text ✓
- visual⇔relating to the sense of sight ✓
- aural⇔relating to the sense of hearing ✓
- tactile⇔relating to the sense of touch ✓
- True or false? Eastbourne is in the North of England.
- True
- False ✓
- Which of the following are true about Eastbourne?
- Beachy Head is situated near Eastbourne. ✓
- Eastbourne is a Victorian resort town. ✓
- Eastbourne is located in the North of England.
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- Which of the following senses does the description of the "sunset" appeal to?
- sight ✓
- sound
- touch
- taste
- hearing
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- True or false? The poet describes Eastbourne using positive imagery.
- True ✓
- False
- Which of these best describes the atmosphere created in the poem?
- calm and peaceful ✓
- intense and angry
- anxious and worried
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- ‘Eastbourne’ was written by Joseph Coelho; it describes a walk that the poet/speaker takes along a pebbly beach.
- Eastbourne is a Victorian resort town on England’s southeast coast.
- In the poem, Coelho uses vivid imagery to describe the setting to the reader or listener.
- The use of positive imagery creates a peaceful and serene atmosphere as the poet/speaker reflects on their day.
Common misconception
Pupils may not understand abstract imagery.
It may be useful to discuss abstract nouns before the session. Abstract imagery can be defined as descriptions that evoke ideas, emotions or concepts rather than concrete, physical objects.
Keywords
Imagery - the use of language to create a mental picture or sensory experience for the reader or listener
Atmosphere - the feeling or mood created in a section or whole of a text
Visual - relating to the sense of sight
Aural - relating to the sense of hearing
Tactile - relating to the sense of touch
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