Comparison for Conflict poems
‘Flag’, ‘The Right Word’,
‘The Falling Leaves’ will
NEVER be the named
poems for HIGHER TIER
Firstly,
In my opinion
We can see that
It could be argued that
The writer suggests that
INTRODUCE YOUR
QUOTATIONS BY...
It’s important to consider
FORM, as rhythm and
rhyme can be points of
comparison—or points of
difference. For instance
the ways in which poets
use stanzas to repeat
ideas
‘Belfast Confetti’,
‘The Yellow Palm’,
‘next to of course
god america i’ will
NEVER be the
named poems for
FOUNDATION TIER
MAKE A POINT...
EMPHASISE YOUR
IDEAS BY...
...for example...
...for instance...
an example of this is...
we can see this when...
...such as...
in particular
significantly
above all
especially...
crucially...
most powerfully
Don’t forget to
discuss imagery—
for instance the
sun in ‘Futility’.
Remember that the central purpose of
the question is to COMPARE. Use key
comparison words such as
Equally...
In the same way...
Likewise...
On the other hand...
Whereas...
Alternatively
In contrast...
Similarly...
Concentrate on LANGUAGE:
Formal or informal? Are words used fro
their connotations, their sound, their
power? Does the stress of the line draw
attention to words? Are they repeated?
Possible points of comparison...
Point of view of the individual/speaker... strong feelings (e.g. loss)....
patriotism..... effect of war on civilians/bystanders./ordinary people....
how do poets use imagery....experience of conflict.... division.... pain...
conflicting opinions....different perspectives....authority... power... titles
Concentrate on STRUCTURE:
What patterns exist? Are ideas repeated? Is
there a movement or development from the
start to the end of the poem? Do you think that
the poem could have been structured
differently, and what would be the effect?