Starter quiz
- 'Belonging to or affecting a particular person rather than anyone else' is the definition of ...
- personal ✓
- universal
- formal
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- Considering the similarities and differences between two texts is called a ______.
- 'comparison' ✓
- 'Something unclear or vague which is open to more than one possible interpretation' is the definition of ______.
- 'ambiguous' ✓
- 'To ask questions in order to seek answers or information' is the definition of ...
- interrogate ✓
- intimidate
- interpretation
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- 'Relevant or applicable to a particular matter' is the definition of ______.
- 'pertinent' ✓
- Which of the following pronouns might make you think a poem is about a personal relationship?
- 'I' and 'my'
- 'I' and 'you' ✓
- 'he' and 'they'
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Exit quiz
- Which of the following is a summary for Laskey's 'Nobody'?
- The speaker asks the reader to consider how they live their life. ✓
- The speaker details their experience of building snowmen.
- The speaker asks the reader to consider their idea of childhood.
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- Which of the following is a summary of Robertson's 'Donegal'?
- The speaker considers their relationship with their father.
- The speaker considers their relationship with their daughter. ✓
- The speaker muses on parenthood in general.
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- Which of the following words means something 'vague and unclear'?
- ambiguity ✓
- animosity
- ambivalence
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- 'Causing a strong emotional reaction' is the definition of ______.
- 'provocative' ✓
- 'Causing or having a very sharp feeling of sadness' is the definition of ______.
- 'poignant' ✓
- Which of the following sentences expresses the opinion that Robertson's 'Donegal' is more relevant?
- Robertson's 'Donegal' is more provocative.
- Robertson's 'Donegal' is more ambiguous.
- Robertson's 'Donegal' is more pertinent. ✓
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Key learning points
- You might begin to form a comparative response by considering which poem you have a greater emotional reaction to.
- Then, you might develop your comparison by considering which one you find more provocative, pertinent, or ambiguous.
- Comparing your personal responses can help you to understand how poets have created meaning.
- Interrogating why you react differently to poems can help you understand the world around you and yourself.
Common misconception
That considering which poem you have a stronger emotional reaction to is not worthwhile.
Comparing your personal responses to poems can help you to see how the poet has managed to create meaning and mood through their writing.
Keywords
Interrogate - to ask questions in order to seek answers or information
Ambiguous - something unclear or vague which is open to more than one possible interpretation
Pertinent - relevant or applicable to a particular matter
Provocative - cause a strong emotional reaction
Poignant - causing or having a very sharp feeling of sadness
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