War Poetry Subset - Remains
English
GCSE
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~16 mins
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A worksheet focusing on 'Remains' for GCSE students, exploring themes of war and its aftermath through a creative writing lens within a historical context.
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War Poetry Subset - Remains
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Reading Passage: 'Remains' by Simon Armitage
On another occasion, we get sent out
to tackle looters raiding a bank,
we get sent out to tackle looters raiding a bank,
but I see every round as it rips through his life,
I see broad daylight in the open with a shot,
and I see his blood on the street and his face,
the image of him hanging on the wall,
the flash of the gun in the sun,
the sound of the shot, and the scream of a man,
my hands are blood-stained from trouble,
darkness falls, and I remember,
I see his blood on the street and his face,
the image of him hanging on the wall,
the flash of the gun in the sun,
the sound of the shot, and the scream of a man,
my hands are blood-stained from trouble,
darkness falls, and I remember.
1.
Identify and explain the significance of any repeated phrases in the extract.
[2 marks]2.
What emotional tone does the poet create through the imagery in this extract?
[2 marks]3.
Analyse the effect of the line 'the flash of the gun in the sun' in conveying the theme of violence.
4.
Identify a poetic technique used in the line 'I see broad daylight in the open with a shot' and explain its effect.
[2 marks]5.
Discuss the significance of the recurring imagery of blood and the 'image of him hanging on the wall'.
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How does the structure of the extract contribute to its impact?
[2 marks]7.
Based on the extract, what is the main theme explored by the poet?
[2 marks]8.
Creative Writing Task: Write a short poem (10 lines) inspired by the themes of 'Remains', focusing on the aftermath of war and personal trauma. Use imagery and emotional tone to convey your message. Include a checklist of techniques to incorporate.
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