Poems

Poppies is about a parent reminiscing about their son. Language, structure, form and context are explored, along with exam tips.

London tells the story of a speaker walking through the city of London in the late 18th century. Language, structure, form and context are explored, along with top exam tips.

The Charge of the Light Brigade tells the true story of a battle during the Crimean War. Language, structure, form and context are explored, along with exam tips.

Extract from the Prelude describes William Wordsworth's memories of stealing a boat when he was younger. Language, structure, form and context are explored, along with exam tips.

A Poison Tree deals with a key human emotion - anger. The poem’s content, ideas, language and structure are explored. Comparisons and alternative interpretations are also considered.

She Walks In Beauty by Lord Byron deals with the power of instant attraction. Content, ideas, language and structure are explored. Comparisons and alternative interpretations are also considered.

The Destruction of Sennacherib by Lord Byron concerns a miraculous wartime incident. Content, ideas, language and structure are explored. Comparisons and alternative interpretations are considered.

In Neutral Tones, Thomas Hardy looks back on a relationship’s death. The poem’s content, ideas, language and structure are explored. Comparisons and alternative interpretations are also considered.

The poem What Were They Like? by Denise Levertov criticises the destructiveness of war. Content, ideas, language and structure are explored. Comparisons and alternative interpretations are considered.

In Exposure, Wilfred Owen looks at the horrors of warfare. The poem’s content, ideas, language and structure are explored. Comparisons and alternative interpretations are also considered.

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