Comparing Poems in English Literature

This video by Mr. Johnson guides students on how to begin comparing poems for GCSE English Literature, focusing on Paper 2, Section B. It covers the basics of identifying similarities and differences, using an illustration with fruits to explain the concept. The video also discusses the structure of exam questions, identifying trigger words, and planning comparisons. It provides examples of comparing themes like nature in poems and concludes with advice on preparing for the next steps in writing comparisons.

What is the primary focus of this video tutorial?

• To explain the history of English literature

• To help with GCSE English Literature poetry comparisons

• To teach how to write essays

• To discuss modern poetry trends

What is the basic concept of comparing poems introduced in the video?

• Analyzing the author's life

• Identifying similarities and differences

• Memorizing the poem

• Finding the best poem

In the fruit analogy, what is a similarity between the apple and the orange?

• Both are citrus fruits

• Both are peeled before eating

• Both have bright colors

• Both are tropical

What should you focus on when reading exam questions?

• The number of questions

• The length of the question

• The trigger words

• The font style

Which poem is NOT suitable for a question about soldiers' lives?

• Remains

• Bayonet Charge

• Exposure

• My Last Duchess

What is a key theme in the poem 'Remains'?

• PTSD and its effects

• Nature's beauty

• Historical events

• Romantic love

In 'Exposure', what is the main enemy for the soldiers?

• Their leaders

• The opposing army

• The weather

• Their own minds

What literary device is frequently used in 'Exposure'?

• Sibilance

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Irony

Which poem is used to compare the power of nature in the video?

• My Last Duchess

• Remains

• The Prelude

• Bayonet Charge

What is a common theme in both 'Storm on the Island' and 'The Prelude'?

• The power of nature

• The tranquility of nature

• The destruction of nature

• The beauty of nature