Morgan Textual Analysis Revision

Look at lines 1-10 of ‘Glasgow 5 March 1971’. By referring to two examples of language, explain how the poet shows that the young people have been badly hurt. (4)

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Look at lines 11-14. By referring to one example of language, explain how the poet makes the young couple’s reaction clear. (2)

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Look at lines 15-19. By referring to two examples of language, explain how the poet makes it clear that the two youths are uncaring. (4)

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Look at lines 20-23. Using your own words as far as possible, explain why this is a powerful ending. You should make two key points. (2)

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Looking at ‘In The Snack Bar’, identify two of the poem’s main ideas or central concerns (2)

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Show how the poet’s use of language in stanza 1 help to make these concerns clear to readers (4)

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Explain how the poet’s role in what is happening in the snack bar changes from stanza 1 to stanza 2. (2)

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Look at lines 23-34. Show how the poet uses language to emphasise the difficulty for the start of the journey to the toilet. (4)

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By referring to ‘Glasgow 5 March 1971’ and at least one other poem by Morgan, show how the poet creates a memorable picture of a place or event. (8)

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By referring closely to ‘In The Snack Bar’ and at least one other poem by Morgan, show how Morgan uses language effectively to create interesting characters.

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