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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will look at how Robinson uses structure to explore key themes in 'The Birth-day'. We will consider both the poem's stanza structures and Robinson's use of turning point in the poem.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Fill the gap: Ignorant means to ______ knowledge, understanding or awareness of something.
Have
Correct answer: Lack
Lose
Want
Q2.
What emotion is experienced by the Countess in 'The Birth-day'?
Desperation
Misery
Sadness
Correct answer: Satisfaction
Q3.
Who is ignorant in Robinson's 'The Birth-day'?
Mary Robinson
No-one
Correct answer: The Countess
The working classes
Q4.
True or False: 'Dan's dog dove deep in the lake.' is an example of alliteration.
False
Correct answer: True
Q5.
Fill in the gap: Robinson suggests the working classes are _________ of the upper classes' ignorance.
Ignorant
Objects
Targets
Correct answer: Victims

5 Questions

Q1.
Fill in the gap: Mock means to tease or ________ at something in an unkind way.
Frown
Correct answer: Laugh
Point
Smile
Q2.
Which sentence uses mock incorrectly?
He hated being mocked by his parents.
She mocked her sister for showing fear.
They insisted on mocking everyone.
Correct answer: They mocked at her when she fell.
Q3.
Fill in the gap: A _________ point is where there is a change in tone or thought.
Journey
Moving
Switching
Correct answer: Turning
Q4.
How does Robinson equalise society?
She doesn't
She gives money to the poor
She gives money to women
Correct answer: She suggests everyone is equal in death
Q5.
What word can we use to analyse a turning point in a poem?
Additionally
Correct answer: However
Likewise
Similarly

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UnitEnglish / Romantic poetry and paired texts: Romanticism and Revolution

English