War Poetry Subset: Remains
English
GCSE
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~22 mins
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A worksheet covering the poem 'Remains' by Simon Armitage, designed for GCSE students to analyse themes, techniques, and contextual understanding.
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War Poetry Subset: Remains
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Reading Passage
On another occasion, we get sent out
to tackle looters raiding a bank,
to branch, to break, to run, to cut
short when the long grass shifts. I see every round as it rips through his life,
I see broad daylight on the other side.
His bloody life in my bloody hands.
He’s there on the ground, sort of inside out,
his guts burst open. His blood-shadow stays on the street,
and his girlfriend’s waiting, watching us,
trying not to scream.
Then I blink, and he’s carted off in the back of a van.
The image of his face, the blood, the smell,
all stay with me. I try to tell myself it’s OK,
that it’s just part of the job, but it’s not.
1.
Identify one poetic technique used in the extract and explain its effect.
[2 marks]2.
What is the main theme conveyed in this extract?
[2 marks]3.
Describe the tone of the poem based on the extract.
[2 marks]4.
Identify a line that uses visual imagery and analyse its impact.
[3 marks]5.
Explain the significance of the phrase 'blood-shadow' in the context of the poem.
[3 marks]6.
In what way does the poet convey the chaos of war in this extract?
[3 marks]7.
How does the poet use repetition or rhythm to enhance the message? Provide an example.
[3 marks]8.
Discuss how the extract explores the theme of guilt.
9.
Write a brief analytical paragraph on the use of imagery in the extract, focusing on its emotional impact.
10.
Based on the extract, how does the poet portray the soldier's psychological state after combat?
[2 marks]11.
Create a brief outline for a spoken word poem inspired by 'Remains' that explores the theme of war trauma.
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