Starter quiz
- If two poems complement each other, this means ...
- they have a positive attitude towards each other.
- there are lots of connections between the key ideas in both poems. ✓
- one of the poets was influenced by the other poet.
- the poems have more similarities than differences.
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- Which of these is an example of a thematic idea?
- semantic field
- friendship ✓
- "flaxen hair"
- arguably
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- Which of these is an example of a comparative conjunction?
- both ... and ...
- effectively
- because
- whereas ✓
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- Which of the following are superlatives?
- biggest ✓
- bigger
- big
- dramatic
- most dramatic ✓
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- Conflict within someone's own mind is known as ______ conflict.
- 'inner' ✓
- Conflict between two or more people is known as ______.
- 'interpersonal' ✓
Exit quiz
- Which of the following sentences uses correlative conjunctions?
- Both bread and pasta contain gluten. ✓
- Bread contains wheat. Pasta also contains wheat.
- Pasta is most delicious when made fresh.
- Dried pasta is more commonly used than fresh pasta.
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- Which of the following sentences uses a comparative conjunction?
- Both poems are poignant, reflecting on themes of loss.
- The first poem is most effective in its depiction of bereavement.
- The first poem is joyful, whereas the second one is harrowing. ✓
- The first poem is joyful. The second one is different as it more harrowing.
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- Which of the following sentences uses a superlative?
- The Empire State Building is taller than the Statue of Liberty.
- Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world. ✓
- The Pacific Ocean is larger than the Atlantic Ocean.
- Russia is an enormous country.
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- When comparing two poems, it's always best to begin each paragraph by comparing ...
- two key quotations.
- how the poets use literary methods.
- key ideas from both poems. ✓
- the wider context of both poems.
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- Which of the following is a synonym for 'subtle'?
- obvious
- nuanced ✓
- vague
- ambiguous
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- Analysis of methods could include the poets' use of ...
- structure. ✓
- language. ✓
- attitudes.
- form. ✓
- key ideas.
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Key learning points
- Poems can be linked by theme e.g. war, parental conflict.
- Poems can be linked by attitude, considering how the poet's feel about the subject they are addressing.
- Poems can be connected by how poets use similar imagery or techniques to address different issues.
- Correlative and comparative conjunctions are useful for signposting the similarities and differences between both texts.
- Superlatives can be used to evaluate the differences between attitudes or key ideas.
Common misconception
Effective comparative analysis leads by comparing the poets' use of literary methods.
The most effective comparative analysis writing should lead by comparing key ideas of attitudes in both poems.
Keywords
Comparative conjunctions - words that link and contrast ideas, like 'but', 'although', and 'whereas'
Correlative conjunctions - paired conjunctions like 'either/or' and 'neither/nor' that work together to join ideas
Superlatives - adjectives or adverbs expressing the highest degree, like 'best' or 'most important'
Thematic - related to the central subject or underlying message of a literary work
Subtle - not obvious; requiring careful attention to notice or understand
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