War Poetry Subset: Kamikaze
English
Year 9
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~20 mins
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A worksheet with exam-style questions focusing on the poem 'Kamikaze' for Year 9 students studying war poetry.
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War Poetry Subset: Kamikaze
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Reading Passage: 'Kamikaze' by Beatrice Garland
Her father embarked at dawn, and by the time she joined the others at school, in the playground, it was snowing. He must have looked far down at the little fishing boat that has been moored at the harbour for so many years. The children’s eyes still follow his, as if they could see his face, weathered and distant, reflecting the icy winter sky. He must have wondered what her mother would say, as he prepared to fly into the storm that morning, knowing it might be his last. The plane, a fragile extension of his own body, carried him over the churning sea, where the waves were like dark shadows chasing the dawn. But he turned back, and the family’s pride was met with silence, as he returned to the village, the shame of survival weighing on him. For him, the war was a matter of honour, but for his daughter, it remains a mystery — a sacrifice made in silence and obscured by the snow that falls endlessly around their home.
1.
Identify one poetic technique used in the extract and explain its effect.
[2 marks]2.
What is the significance of the snow in the passage?
[2 marks]3.
Describe the perspective of the pilot as depicted in the extract.
[2 marks]4.
Identify and explain one example of imagery in the extract.
[2 marks]5.
Analyse how Garland uses contrast between the sea and the snow to develop the themes of the poem.
6.
Identify a caesura in the extract and discuss its effect.
[2 marks]7.
How does the poet’s use of the word 'shame' contribute to the portrayal of the pilot's experience?
[2 marks]8.
Based on the extract, write a brief paragraph analysing the portrayal of duty versus personal feelings in the poem.
9.
Create a short piece of creative writing from the perspective of the pilot upon returning home. Include reflections on his experience and feelings.
10.
Identify the volta (turn) in Garland’s poem and explain its significance.
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- 12/31/2025
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