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1. Mains
Write a paragraph on the form and structure of your
chosen poem. Ensure you state how the form and
structure adds to the meaning of the poem.
Write a paragraph about the poet’s language choices
for your chosen poem. Ensure you support your
ideas with quotations and state why they are
important.
Write a paragraph that includes an
explanation/analysis of one literary technique (e.g.
metaphor, simile, personification). Ensure you
connect the technique with how ideas and themes
are presented.
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Starter
Identify the three
most important
literary techniques
used in your chosen
poem.
State the meaning of
your chosen poem.
Which theme is most
important in your
chosen poem and
why?
Dessert
Offer your personal
response to your
chosen poem – what
does this poem
make you think/feel
about?
For your chosen
poem, what do you
think the poet wants
the reader to
think/feel?