Modern Poetry: John Agard
English
GCSE
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~20 mins
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A worksheet covering Modern Poetry, focusing on John Agard, for GCSE students. Contains an extract and exam-style questions to develop analytical skills.
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Modern Poetry: John Agard
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Analysis of John Agard's Poetry
I am very happy to be here, I am very happy to see you all. But I do wonder about the world outside — the world beyond the classroom, the world beyond these walls. I wonder if we are doing enough to understand each other, to listen, to truly hear what is being said. Sometimes, words can be like bridges, connecting us; other times, they can be walls, keeping us apart. I believe poetry has the power to break down these barriers, to open hearts and minds. In my work, I try to reflect the voices of many, to give a space for the unheard, the unseen, the marginalized. Poetry is not just about rhyme or rhythm; it is about truth, about making sense of our shared human experience.
1.
Identify one poetic technique Agard uses in this extract and explain its effect.
[2 marks]2.
What theme is central to this extract? Support your answer with a quote.
[2 marks]3.
Describe how Agard’s tone in this extract contributes to its message.
[2 marks]4.
Identify and explain the significance of any two stylistic devices used in the extract.
[4 marks]5.
Analyse the use of language in the line: 'poetry has the power to break down these barriers.'
6.
What is Agard’s perspective on poetry, based on the extract?
[2 marks]7.
Identify any use of repetition or parallelism in the extract and discuss its effect.
[2 marks]8.
Compare Agard’s view on words with traditional notions of poetry's purpose.
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Discuss how the extract reflects Agard’s broader social or political concerns.
10.
Imagine you are writing a poem inspired by this extract. Write a short poem (about 10 lines) that explores the theme of communication.
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