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 Premium Subscriber Content Robert Browning My Last Duchess 30min Analytical Podcast Support exam preparation with this in-depth 30-minute analytical podcast on My Last Duchess, designed specifically for the Edexcel IGCSE English Literature Poetry Anthology. This resource focuses closely on language and structure, modelling the level [...]
‘La Belle Dame sans Merci’ by John Keats
'La Belle Dame sans Merci' Annotated Poem La Belle Dame sand Merci Illustrations & Graphic Novel Premium Subscriber Content John Keats – La Belle Dame sans Merci 40 minute Analytical Podcast In this structured podcast, students are guided through: Close analysis of key quotations and imagery Exploration of ballad form, narrative voice, and cyclical structure [...]
‘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
The content describes a video lesson analyzing the poem "Prayer Before Birth," focusing on language, repetition, voice, and structure. It aims to help students improve their analytical skills for GCSE and IGCSE Literature by providing strategies for effective poetry responses during exams, suitable for independent study and homework.
‘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
The content provides resources for students studying the poem "Piano," including a glossary of terms and an annotated version of the poem. It features a video analysis aimed at GCSE and IGCSE students, breaking down language, structure, and key quotations to enhance analytical writing and exam preparation skills.
‘If’ by Rudyard Kipling
'If' Annotated Poem Comparison of Parental Relationships in If and Poem at 39 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DN4P1HZkMRE