Full Anthology: Letters from Yorkshire
English
GCSE
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A worksheet analysing the poem 'Letters from Yorkshire' from the Full Anthology for GCSE students, focusing on techniques and interpretation.
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Full Anthology: Letters from Yorkshire
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Analysis & Annotation of 'Letters from Yorkshire'
The miles rushed by in the cold, lonely车, as he watched her through the window, her face lit by the soft glow of the kitchen light. Outside, the wind whipped the trees, their branches scratching against the glass like desperate fingers. She moved slowly, tending to the pots and pans with a quiet diligence, her movements deliberate and unhurried. The distance between them felt vast, yet in her routine, there was a comfort, a steadiness that contrasted with his restless journey. As he looked, he thought of the land she belonged to, its fields and hedgerows, the quiet rhythm of rural life that she carried in her heart, even as he was swept away by the city’s rush.
1.
Identify one literary technique used in the extract and explain its effect.
[2 marks]2.
What mood is created by the description of the scene, and how is it achieved?
[2 marks]3.
Identify the stanza or line that reveals the speaker’s emotional state, and explain your choice.
[2 marks]4.
Describe the tone of the extract. How does the language contribute to this tone?
[2 marks]5.
Analyse how the poet uses setting to reflect the themes of distance and connection.
6.
Identify two specific poetic devices used in the extract and discuss their impact.
[4 marks]7.
Is there any use of volta or shift in tone within this extract? Justify your answer.
[2 marks]8.
Based on this extract, what might be the central theme of 'Letters from Yorkshire'?
[2 marks]9.
Create a short annotation of the phrase 'trees scratching against the glass like desperate fingers.' What does this imagery suggest?
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- 12/31/2025
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