War Poetry Subset: Remains - Comprehension Practice
English
Grade 8
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A worksheet to analyze the poem 'Remains' with a creative twist, framing questions around reimagined fairy tales for Grade 8 students.
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War Poetry Subset: Remains - Comprehension Practice
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Grade Grade 8
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Reading Passage: 'Remains' by Simon Armitage
On another occasion, we get sent out to tackle looters, raiders and the like. All of them, I swear, are just like the monsters in fairy tales—fearsome, relentless, and haunting. I see him, the one who shot the looter, his face a mask of anger and regret, as if he’s cursed by the spell of war itself. We move through the streets, shadows flickering in the dusk, the echo of distant fighting ringing in our ears, a ghostly lullaby that keeps us vigilant. My hands tremble as I recall the scene—the flash of the gun, the sudden silence that followed, deafening in its finality. The words ‘self-preservation’ echo in my mind, but they’re hollow now, lost amid the chaos of battles fought within and without. As night falls, the memories linger, like fairy tales turned nightmares, haunting my sleep and waking hours alike. Each moment is etched into my mind, a story of loss, guilt, and the unbearable weight of war’s scars.
1.
What imagery does the speaker use to describe the soldiers and the environment in the passage?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one poetic device used in the line: 'a ghostly lullaby that keeps us vigilant.'
[2 marks]3.
Describe the tone of the passage. Use two adjectives.
[2 marks]4.
How does the description of the scene compare to a fairy tale reimagining? Provide one example.
[3 marks]5.
What is the significance of the phrase 'self-preservation' in the context of war?
[2 marks]6.
Identify one example of alliteration in the passage.
[1 mark]7.
How does the poet use memory to develop the theme of trauma? Provide a brief explanation.
[3 marks]8.
Describe how the imagery in the passage could be reimagined in a fairy tale setting. What characters or scenes might appear?
9.
Write a short paragraph reflecting on how war impacts the human mind, inspired by the passage.
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