Poetry

Unseen Poetry part 1

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Learning objectives

Revise key terms for analysing poems

Respond critically and imaginatively to Wilfred Owens Dulce et Decorum Est Explore the ways in which Owen uses language to convey emotion

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Analysing poetry
To be able to analyse a poem you need to make sure you can use the right terminology. How many of the following terms can you define?

subject tone narrative simile alliteration iambic pentameter rhythm dialect metaphor
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repetition onomatopoeia imagery assonance sonnet dramatic monologue stanza rhyme scheme
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Subject and theme

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Attitudes and feelings

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