Walking Away - Full Anthology Analysis
English
Year 9
9 questions
~18 mins
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A worksheet focusing on analysis and annotation of the poem 'Walking Away' for Year 9 students.
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Walking Away - Full Anthology Analysis
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Read and Annotate the Extract
When it comes to understanding the poem 'Walking Away' by Cecil Day-Lewis, it is essential to consider the imagery and tone that reflect the narrator's feelings of loss and disconnection. The poem begins with a description of a boy walking away from his mother, symbolising the moment of growing independence. The speaker uses vivid imagery such as 'He will not go because he is afraid to go,' highlighting internal conflict. The tone shifts from nostalgia to a subdued acceptance. The poem's structure, with its regular rhyme scheme and measured rhythm, reinforces a sense of stability contrasted with underlying vulnerability. Lines like 'Like a winged seed loosened from its parent stem' employ metaphor to depict fragility and the process of detachment. The use of caesura in phrases such as 'And leave not a rack behind' creates pauses that emphasize the emotional weight of separation.
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Identify two literary devices used in the extract and explain their effect.
[2 marks]2.
What is the tone of the poem, based on the extract? Support your answer with evidence.
[2 marks]3.
Describe how the structure of the poem (rhyme scheme and rhythm) contributes to its overall mood.
[3 marks]4.
Explain the significance of the metaphor 'Like a winged seed loosened from its parent stem'.
[3 marks]5.
Identify the line that uses caesura and explain its effect on the reader.
[2 marks]6.
Analyse how the imagery in the extract reflects the theme of growing independence.
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What feelings does the poem evoke regarding parent-child separation? Use evidence from the extract.
[3 marks]8.
Creative task: Write a short poem (around 10 lines) inspired by 'Walking Away', exploring the theme of independence and emotional growth.
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Using your annotations, analyse how the poet’s choice of words contributes to the overall message of the poem.
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- 12/31/2025
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