Power & Politics Subset: The Emigrée - Exam-Style Questions
English
Year 9
8 questions
~16 mins
1 views0 downloads
About This Worksheet
A worksheet comprising exam-style questions on 'The Emigrée', focusing on themes of power and politics. Designed to develop critical analysis and understanding of literary techniques within the context of the poem.
Worksheet Preview
Full preview • 8 questions
Power & Politics Subset: The Emigrée - Exam-Style Questions
Subject: EnglishGrade: Year 9
Name:
Date:
TeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizz
Untitled Worksheet
Grade Year 9
A
Scene Summary and Context Guide
The poem 'The Emigrée' reflects on the experience of exile and the enduring power of memory. The speaker recalls her childhood city with fondness, contrasting her treasured memories with the political upheaval and loss of control experienced in her homeland. The city, once vibrant and full of life, is now subject to the oppressive forces of the ruling regime, which has altered her perception of it. The poet employs vivid imagery and symbolism to portray themes of identity, power, and the impact of political change on personal history. The phrase 'sunlight' symbolizes hope and clarity, while 'shadow' hints at loss and oppression. The speaker’s tone oscillates between nostalgia and resilience, highlighting the complex emotions tied to political upheaval and the personal memory of homeland. The poem uses subtle techniques such as enjambment and metaphor to evoke these themes, inviting the reader to consider the influence of power structures on individual identity and perception. This scene summary provides the necessary background for analysing the poem’s themes, imagery, and techniques in relation to power and politics.
B
Questions
Answer the questions based on the provided scene summary and your understanding of 'The Emigrée'.
1.
Identify one metaphor used in the excerpt and explain its significance.
[2 marks]2.
Describe how the poet uses imagery to depict the contrast between memories and political reality.
[3 marks]3.
What literary technique is demonstrated by the use of enjambment in the poem? Explain its effect.
[3 marks]4.
Explain how the phrase 'shadow' contributes to the poem's themes.
[2 marks]5.
Choose the correct option: Which theme is most prominently explored in 'The Emigrée'?
a) Conflict and resolution
b) Power and memory
c) Nature and change
d) Freedom and confinement
[1 mark]Aa) Conflict and resolution
Bb) Power and memory
Cc) Nature and change
Dd) Freedom and confinement
6.
Analyse the impact of the poem’s tone on its message about power and identity.
[6 marks]7.
Identify and analyse a technique used to emphasise the speaker’s emotional connection to her homeland.
[3 marks]8.
Imagine you are the poet. Write a short speech (25 lines) expressing your feelings about losing your homeland and the power of memory. Use poetic techniques to enhance your message.
[10 marks]Unlock Full Worksheet & Answers
Get instant access to the complete worksheet, answer keys, and 1,899 others
Unlimited answer keys for all worksheets
Download clean, formatted PDFs
Customize and remix any worksheet
Cancel anytime • No commitment • Start today
Quick Actions
What is Remix?
Create a new worksheet based on this one. Change the grade level, topic, number of questions, or difficulty - then generate a fresh version.
- • Change grade level (Grade 6 → Grade 7)
- • Swap topics (Harry Potter → Macbeth)
- • Add more questions (10 → 15)
- • Adjust difficulty
Details
- Created
- 12/31/2025
- Updated
- 12/31/2025
- Type
- worksheet