Important terminology for approaching the Edexcel iGCSE Unseen Poetry part of the exam. Arabic translations included for English Language Learners. Vocabulary Definition 1 Simile التشبيه في علم بلاغة When something is compared to another using ‘like’ or ‘as’ 2 Metaphor تشابه مستعار When something is compared to another through description as if [...]
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Edexcel Poetry Anthology: Tier 2 Vocabulary
Important vocabulary for approaching the Edexcel iGCSE Poetry Anthology part of the exam. The words selected either appear in the poems themselves as trickier language or can be used in analysis. Arabic translations included for English Language Learners. Vocabulary Translation Definition Synonym 1 Congregation (n.) مجمع A group of people assembled for religious [...]
‘My Last Duchess’ by Robert Browning
'My Last Duchess' Annotated Poem Presentation of Love Essay Planning https://youtu.be/53zCCVFN2yI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGaiqdx1y0c&t=5s
‘La Belle Dame sans Merci’ by John Keats
'La Belle Dame sans Merci' Annotated Poem La Belle Dame sand Merci Illustrations & Graphic Novel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8V1sSm_IbTA
‘Sonnet 116’ by William Shakespeare
‘Sonnet 116’ Annotated Poem Presentation of Love Essay Planning https://youtu.be/mToZnIVCwAs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFwVFWekxn8
‘Do not go gentle into that good night’ by Dylan Thomas
'Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night' Annotated Poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night' Second Set of Annotations Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night Illustrations & Graphic Novel The Presentation of Love in 'Do not go gentle into that good night' and 'Poem at 39' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJxW3KgU_XE
‘Prayer Before Birth’ by Louis MacNeice
'Prayer before Birth' - Glossary 'Prayer before Birth' Annotated Poem https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIpNPPuUD1k
‘Search for My Tongue’ by Sujata Bhatt
Student Exemplar - Search for My Tongue 'Search for My Tongue' Annotated Poem https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbTFNaLxPNs
‘Piano’ by D H Lawrence
'Piano' Glossary of Terms Compare how Youth is presented in ‘Half-Past Two’ and ‘Piano’ 'Piano' Annotated Poem https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlMv4XiUyE8