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Fun Guide: Power and Conflict Poems & War Photographer Analysis
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Remains
This page analyzes the poem "Remains" by Simon Armitage, which explores the psychological impact of war on soldiers. The poem is structured in quatrains and uses colloquial language to create a conversational tone.
Vocabulary: Quatrain - A stanza or poem consisting of four lines.
The analysis focuses on the repetitive and cyclical nature of the soldier's traumatic memories, emphasizing how the experience of killing someone haunts the speaker. The poem uses vivid imagery and violent verbs to convey the intensity of the memory.
Quote: "Sleep and he's probably armed possibly not"
This line highlights the uncertainty and constant state of alertness that plagues the soldier even after returning home. The analysis also points out the use of juxtaposition, particularly in how elements typically associated with positivity (such as sunlight) are contrasted with the dark reality of war.
Highlight: The poem explores themes of guilt, trauma, and the difficulty of coping with wartime experiences in civilian life.
The page discusses the use of sibilance and repetition to emphasize the lasting impact of the event on the soldier's psyche. It also notes the poem's exploration of shared responsibility and the anonymity of war through lines that distribute the blame among multiple soldiers.
War Photographer
This page analyzes Carol Ann Duffy's poem "War Photographer," which explores the ethical and emotional challenges faced by war photographers. The poem is structured in regular stanzas with rhyming couplets at the end of each.
Definition: Rhyming couplet - A pair of successive lines of verse, typically rhyming and of the same length.
The analysis highlights the poem's use of imagery, particularly in the darkroom setting, to create a somber and reflective atmosphere. The poem contrasts the photographer's experiences in war zones with the relative comfort and indifference of those at home.
Quote: "A hundred agonies in black and white"
This line emphasizes the magnitude of suffering captured by the photographer, while also hinting at the limitations of photography in fully conveying the reality of war.
The page discusses the use of juxtaposition to highlight the disconnect between the photographer's experiences and the public's reception of war images. It also explores the theme of desensitization and the trivialization of suffering in media consumption.
Highlight: The poem critiques society's fleeting engagement with images of war and suffering, as exemplified by the line "between the bath and pre-lunch beers."
The analysis also notes the use of place names (Belfast, Beirut, Phnom Penh) to ground the poem in specific historical contexts of conflict and civil war.
The Emigrée
This page analyzes "The Emigrée" by Carol Rumens, a poem that explores themes of memory, exile, and the enduring power of childhood impressions. The poem is written from the perspective of someone who left their home country at a young age.
Vocabulary: Emigrée - A woman who has left her own country to settle in another, typically for political reasons.
The analysis focuses on the speaker's idealized memories of their homeland, represented through imagery of light and whiteness. The poem uses personification to bring the city to life and emphasize the speaker's emotional connection to it.
Quote: "my city takes me dancing through the city of walls"
This line illustrates the contrast between the speaker's joyful memories and the current reality of the city, possibly under an oppressive regime.
The page discusses the poem's exploration of language and identity, noting how the speaker's mother tongue has been banned but remains a powerful connection to their past. The analysis also highlights the poem's theme of defiance against political oppression and the power of personal memory to resist official narratives.
Highlight: The poem suggests that positive memories can persist even in the face of negative news or propaganda about one's homeland.
The page notes the use of repetition and color imagery to reinforce the speaker's unwavering positive view of their city, despite acknowledging that it may be "at war" or "sick with tyrants."
Checking Out Me History
This page analyzes the poem "Checking Out Me History" by John Agard, focusing on its themes of identity and the whitewashing of history. The poem uses Guyanese dialect and a cyclical structure to convey its message.
Highlight: The poem criticizes the erasure of black history and achievements from traditional education.
The analysis explores the use of rhyming couplets and repetition, particularly the phrase "Dem tell me," which emphasizes the speaker's frustration with the controlled narrative. The poem contrasts well-known nursery rhymes and pantomime characters with important black historical figures.
Example: The poem mentions "Dick Whittington and he cat" but contrasts it with "Toussaint," referring to Toussaint L'Ouverture, who led the Haitian Revolution.
The page also discusses the poem's theme of powerlessness and the speaker's journey towards reclaiming their identity. The use of colloquial language and the poem's musical quality are highlighted as techniques that reinforce the poet's pride in his heritage.
Quote: "but now I Checking out me history I carving out me identity"
This line demonstrates the speaker's active role in discovering their true history and forming their identity, breaking free from the controlled narrative imposed upon them.
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Stefan S
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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
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Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
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Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
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Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
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The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
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Greenlight Bonnie
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very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
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Fun Guide: Power and Conflict Poems & War Photographer Analysis
Darcey x
@darceymoore
The document provides an in-depth analysis of several poems from the Power and Conflict Poetry Anthology, focusing on themes of war, identity, and cultural heritage. It explores the use of various poetic techniques and their impact on conveying powerful... Show more
Remains
This page analyzes the poem "Remains" by Simon Armitage, which explores the psychological impact of war on soldiers. The poem is structured in quatrains and uses colloquial language to create a conversational tone.
Vocabulary: Quatrain - A stanza or poem consisting of four lines.
The analysis focuses on the repetitive and cyclical nature of the soldier's traumatic memories, emphasizing how the experience of killing someone haunts the speaker. The poem uses vivid imagery and violent verbs to convey the intensity of the memory.
Quote: "Sleep and he's probably armed possibly not"
This line highlights the uncertainty and constant state of alertness that plagues the soldier even after returning home. The analysis also points out the use of juxtaposition, particularly in how elements typically associated with positivity (such as sunlight) are contrasted with the dark reality of war.
Highlight: The poem explores themes of guilt, trauma, and the difficulty of coping with wartime experiences in civilian life.
The page discusses the use of sibilance and repetition to emphasize the lasting impact of the event on the soldier's psyche. It also notes the poem's exploration of shared responsibility and the anonymity of war through lines that distribute the blame among multiple soldiers.
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War Photographer
This page analyzes Carol Ann Duffy's poem "War Photographer," which explores the ethical and emotional challenges faced by war photographers. The poem is structured in regular stanzas with rhyming couplets at the end of each.
Definition: Rhyming couplet - A pair of successive lines of verse, typically rhyming and of the same length.
The analysis highlights the poem's use of imagery, particularly in the darkroom setting, to create a somber and reflective atmosphere. The poem contrasts the photographer's experiences in war zones with the relative comfort and indifference of those at home.
Quote: "A hundred agonies in black and white"
This line emphasizes the magnitude of suffering captured by the photographer, while also hinting at the limitations of photography in fully conveying the reality of war.
The page discusses the use of juxtaposition to highlight the disconnect between the photographer's experiences and the public's reception of war images. It also explores the theme of desensitization and the trivialization of suffering in media consumption.
Highlight: The poem critiques society's fleeting engagement with images of war and suffering, as exemplified by the line "between the bath and pre-lunch beers."
The analysis also notes the use of place names (Belfast, Beirut, Phnom Penh) to ground the poem in specific historical contexts of conflict and civil war.
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The Emigrée
This page analyzes "The Emigrée" by Carol Rumens, a poem that explores themes of memory, exile, and the enduring power of childhood impressions. The poem is written from the perspective of someone who left their home country at a young age.
Vocabulary: Emigrée - A woman who has left her own country to settle in another, typically for political reasons.
The analysis focuses on the speaker's idealized memories of their homeland, represented through imagery of light and whiteness. The poem uses personification to bring the city to life and emphasize the speaker's emotional connection to it.
Quote: "my city takes me dancing through the city of walls"
This line illustrates the contrast between the speaker's joyful memories and the current reality of the city, possibly under an oppressive regime.
The page discusses the poem's exploration of language and identity, noting how the speaker's mother tongue has been banned but remains a powerful connection to their past. The analysis also highlights the poem's theme of defiance against political oppression and the power of personal memory to resist official narratives.
Highlight: The poem suggests that positive memories can persist even in the face of negative news or propaganda about one's homeland.
The page notes the use of repetition and color imagery to reinforce the speaker's unwavering positive view of their city, despite acknowledging that it may be "at war" or "sick with tyrants."
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Checking Out Me History
This page analyzes the poem "Checking Out Me History" by John Agard, focusing on its themes of identity and the whitewashing of history. The poem uses Guyanese dialect and a cyclical structure to convey its message.
Highlight: The poem criticizes the erasure of black history and achievements from traditional education.
The analysis explores the use of rhyming couplets and repetition, particularly the phrase "Dem tell me," which emphasizes the speaker's frustration with the controlled narrative. The poem contrasts well-known nursery rhymes and pantomime characters with important black historical figures.
Example: The poem mentions "Dick Whittington and he cat" but contrasts it with "Toussaint," referring to Toussaint L'Ouverture, who led the Haitian Revolution.
The page also discusses the poem's theme of powerlessness and the speaker's journey towards reclaiming their identity. The use of colloquial language and the poem's musical quality are highlighted as techniques that reinforce the poet's pride in his heritage.
Quote: "but now I Checking out me history I carving out me identity"
This line demonstrates the speaker's active role in discovering their true history and forming their identity, breaking free from the controlled narrative imposed upon them.
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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
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Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
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Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
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The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
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In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
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very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user