War Poetry Analysis & Annotation: 'War Photographer'
English
Year 9
7 questions
~14 mins
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A worksheet focusing on analysing and annotating the poem 'War Photographer' by Carol Ann Duffy, aimed at Year 9 students studying war poetry.
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War Poetry Analysis & Annotation: 'War Photographer'
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Grade Year 9
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Introduction and Context
In his darkroom, he is finally alone with his flashbacks, the images of suffering and conflict etched in his mind. The photographs, lined up on the table, capture scenes of war—children fleeing, soldiers wounded, civilians crying. The photographer's role is to document, to freeze moments of chaos, but at what cost does this objectivity come? As rain blurs the edges of his images, he reflects on the distance between his world and theirs, the moral dilemma of bearing witness versus intervening.
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What is the main setting described in this extract?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one example of imagery in the extract.
[2 marks]B
Analysis of Poetic Techniques
In his darkroom, he is finally alone with his flashbacks, the images of suffering and conflict etched in his mind. The photographs, lined up on the table, capture scenes of war—children fleeing, soldiers wounded, civilians crying. The photographer's role is to document, to freeze moments of chaos, but at what cost does this objectivity come? As rain blurs the edges of his images, he reflects on the distance between his world and theirs, the moral dilemma of bearing witness versus intervening.
1.
Identify a metaphor used in the extract and explain its effect.
[3 marks]2.
What device is present in the phrase 'rain blurs the edges of his images'?
[2 marks]3.
Find and explain an example of alliteration within the extract.
[2 marks]4.
Identify the volta (turn) in the extract and discuss its significance.
[3 marks]C
Creative Writing Task
Imagine you are the photographer. Write a short reflection (approximately 200 words) about the emotional and moral challenges faced when photographing scenes of war. Use descriptive language and personal insight.
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Write a reflective piece from the perspective of the war photographer, sharing your thoughts and feelings about your work.
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- 12/31/2025
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