focused on identifying flaws or shortcomings

words which show the relationship between two or more elements/ideas

making a ‘value’ judgement about the quality of something (e.g. it is longer, better, more harrowing)

the highest degree of comparison, indicating the utmost quality, degree, or intensity

Comparing how poets convey the hopelessness of war in Edexcel's Conflict poetry

English

In 'Edexcel Conflict Poetry', pupils compared the language, form and structure of a variety of poems connected by the themes of power and conflict. In 'Edexcel Conflict Poetry continued', pupils work on making more nuanced comparisons between poems.

In 'A World at War: Poetry', pupils explore how poets present the atrocities of World War One through their poetry. In 'Edexcel Conflict Poetry', pupils analyse how a variety of different wars have been presented through poetry.

Poetry anthology: first study

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

She was a little bit nervous about the exam.

They'd often wondered who was more adventurous.

It was the biggest mountain he'd ever climbed.

Whenever David walked his dog, he felt like it was always raining.

Which of the following sentences contains a superlative?

'Julia's __________ brother scoffed at every suggestion she made, convinced that nothing good could come out of their current situation'. Which of the words below best completes this sentence?

Which of these poems was influenced by the events of the Second Boer War?

Denise Levertov in 'What Were They Like?'

Which of these poets conveys the most hopeless and futile attitude to war?

'Exposure' portrays soldiers' suffering in the harsh conditions of war.

'The Man He Killed' questions morality in warfare.

Both poems explore human conflict amidst grim realities.

Since 'Exposure' evokes despair, we can argue that it is an emotive poem.

Which of the examples below contains a comparative conjunction?

Which of these poems focus on the effect of military conflict on civilians?

saying that something is more ... or less ... than something else

a word which presents something in a positive light

highest degree of comparison indicating the utmost quality, degree, or intensity

listing the positives and negative aspects of something

Which of the following are examples of conjunctions?

'What Were They Like?' by Denise Levertov

Which of these poems was written by someone with firsthand experience of war?

Which of these poems was written about the Vietnam War?

Which of these poems isn't influenced by a specific war or historical event?

You shouldn't - there's no need to discuss context when analysing poetry.

You should only include it in your introduction and conclusion.

You should include it but only where it's relevant to your overall argument.

How should you use wider context in your analytical response?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Comparing how poets convey the hopelessness of war in Edexcel's Conflict poetry

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.