Starter quiz
- Both William Blake and Percy Bysshe Shelley...
- wrote their poems (that appear in the anthology) in the 18th century.
- were Romantic poets. ✓
- were medieval poets.
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- In 'Ozymandias', Shelley uses a __________ whereas Blake uses a __________ in 'London'.
- sonnet, dramatic monologue ✓
- dramatic monologue, sonnet
- ballad, dramatic monologue
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- Which of the below provides an accurate definition of what it means to 'compare'?
- estimate similarity or difference between two or more things ✓
- say how two things are alike
- say how two things are different
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- What is a topic sentence?
- an overarching argument about something that appears in the introduction
- a sentence that appears in your conclusion to summarise your argument
- a sentence that introduces an idea in each main body paragraph ✓
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- What is one similarity between the poems 'Ozymandias' and 'London'?
- they both suggest how humans should be in awe of nature
- they both show how institutions abuse their power ✓
- they both advocate for human power
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- What is one difference between the poems 'Ozymandias' and 'London'?
- 'Ozymandias' advocates for freedom whereas 'London' does not
- 'Ozymandias' shows the struggle of nature; 'London' shows the power of nature
- 'Ozymandias' depicts one tyrant; 'London' depicts numerous corrupt institutions ✓
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Exit quiz
- When comparing 'Ozymandias' and 'London', why is it important to consider that Shelley and Blake were both Romantic poets?
- they both wrote poems about love
- they both reject powerful institutions ✓
- they are both fascinated with the past
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- 'Ozymandias' depicts the __________ nature of human power, whereas 'London' depicts the __________ nature of human power.
- incessant, ephemeral
- ephemeral, incessant ✓
- incessant, transient
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- What should you do at the end of a comparative introduction?
- narrow down on the similarities in both poems in relation to big ideas
- write a sentence about both poems/poets exploring overarching similarity
- explore nuanced differences within the poem's similarities ✓
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- Which sentence uses a comparative conjunction to create a valid comparison between 'Ozymandias' and 'London'?
- Whereas 'Ozymandias' has a mocking tone, 'London' has lamenting tone. ✓
- 'London' has a sarcastic tone, however 'Ozymandias' has a triumphant tone.
- 'Ozymandias' and 'London' explore how nature prevails over human power.
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- What can be improved about this topic sentence: 'Ozymandias' merges two sonnet forms whereas 'London' uses ABAB rhyme scheme to show the rigidity of power.'?
- it needs to use correlative conjunctions, rather than comparative
- it should discuss a big idea rather than literary methods ✓
- it must use the word 'power' or 'conflict'
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- How do both 'Ozymandias' and 'London' show man-made power succumbing to nature?
- The statue crumbles in 'Ozymandias'; the river becomes unchartered in 'London'.
- Sands overpower Ozymandias' statue; marriage fails due to desire in 'London'. ✓
- Ozymandias' statue withers; people overthrow the monarchy in 'London'.
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Key learning points
- A comparative introduction should give a broad similarity in theme and nuanced differences within that similarity.
- A purposeful thesis should refer to the poets’ intentions or messages behind the common theme.
- Use comparative and correlative conjunctions to structure introductions and topic sentences.
- Topic sentences should lead with big ideas not the poets’ methods.
Common misconception
Topic sentences should compare language techniques, form and structure.
Topic sentences should focus on big ideas as it allows for meaningful comparison.
Keywords
Succumb - giving way to the overwhelming power of another force
Condemn - express complete disapproval of
Futility - pointlessness or uselessness
Incessant - something unpleasant continuing without pause or interruption
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