Poetry — AS & A Level Literature in English (9695) questions by topic

MAYA ANGELOU: And Still I Rise Either Discuss some of the ways in which Angelou presents different attitudes to sex. In your answer, you should refer to two poems from the…

SIMON ARMITAGE: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Either Discuss some of the ways in which Armitage explores deception and its effects in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

WILLIAM BLAKE: Selected Poems from Songs of Innocence and of Experience Either In what ways and with what effects does Blake present living creatures? In your answer, you should…

Songs of Ourselves, Volume 2 Either In what ways and with what effects do two poems from the selection present regret?

MAYA ANGELOU: And Still I Rise Either Compare ways in which Angelou uses settings in two poems from the selection.

SIMON ARMITAGE: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Either In what ways and with what effects does Armitage present different kinds of journey in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?

WILLIAM BLAKE: Selected Poems from Songs of Innocence and of Experience Either Discuss some of the effects created by Blake's presentation of God. In your answer, you should refer…

Songs of Ourselves, Volume 2 Either In what ways and with what effects do two poems from the selection present suffering?

In what ways and with what effects does Angelou explore powerful emotions? In your answer, you should refer to two poems from the selection.

In what ways and with what effects does Blake present poverty? In your answer, you should refer to two poems from the selection.

GEOFFREY CHAUCER: The Merchant's Prologue and Tale Either 'For love is blynd alday, and may not see.' With this quotation from the poem in mind, discuss Chaucer's presentation of…

JOHN DONNE: Selected Poems Either In what ways and with what effects does Donne explore human suffering in his poetry? You should refer to three poems in your answer.

WALT WHITMAN: Selected Poems from Leaves of Grass Either In what ways and with what effects does Whitman present inner conflict? You should refer to three poems in your answer.

LOUISE GLÜCK: Selected Poems from The Wild Iris Either In what ways and with what effects does Glück present struggles with religious faith? In your answer, you should refer to…

GABRIEL OKARA: Selected Poems from Collected Poems Either In what ways and with what effects does Okara use different voices in his poems? In your answer, you should refer to…

NATASHA TRETHEWEY: Native Guard Either In what ways and with what effects does Trethewey explore the impact of the past on the present? In your answer, you should refer to three…

Discuss some of the effects created by Chaucer's presentation of friendship in The Merchant's Prologue and Tale.

Discuss some of the effects created by Donne's use of ordinary, everyday situations in his poetry. You should refer to three poems in your answer.

Discuss some of the ways in which Whitman presents change and its effects. You should refer to three poems in your answer.

'The poet's relationship with the natural world is presented as complex, never straightforward and simple.' Discuss Gluck's presentation of the natural world in the light of this…

In what ways and with what effects does Okara present the significance of water and rivers in his poems? In your answer, you should refer to three poems from the selection.

In what ways and with what effects does Trethewey present feelings about her mixed ancestry? In your answer, you should refer to three poems from the collection, which could…

GEOFFREY CHAUCER: The Merchant's Prologue and Tale Either Discuss some of the ways in which Chaucer makes blindness significant to the poem's meaning and effects.

JOHN DONNE: Selected Poems Either In what ways and with what effects does Donne present regret in three poems?

WALT WHITMAN: Selected Poems from Leaves of Grass Either 'For Whitman, poetry must be true to life.' How far and in what ways do you agree with this comment on Whitman's poetry?…

LOUISE GLÜCK: Selected Poems from The Wild Iris Either In what ways and with what effects does Glück explore despair? In your answer, you should refer to three poems from the…

GABRIEL OKARA: Selected Poems from Collected Poems Either In what ways and with what effects does Okara explore rural life in his poems? In your answer, you should refer to three…

NATASHA TRETHEWEY: Native Guard Either Discuss some of the ways in which Trethewey presents different kinds of suffering. In your answer, you should refer to three poems from the…

MAYA ANGELOU: And Still I Rise Either Discuss some of the ways in which Angelou explores racial tensions. In your answer you should refer to two poems from the selection.

SIMON ARMITAGE: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Either Discuss some of the effects created by Armitage's presentation of violence in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

WILLIAM BLAKE: Selected Poems from Songs of Innocence and of Experience Either In what ways, and with what effects, does Blake present the natural world? In your answer you should…

Songs of Ourselves, Volume 2 Either Discuss ways in which two poems explore relationships between men and women.

GEOFFREY CHAUCER: The Merchant’s Prologue and Tale Either In what ways, and with what effects, does Chaucer present different kinds of relationships in The Merchant’s Prologue and…

JOHN DONNE: Selected Poems Either Discuss some of the ways Donne presents religious experiences. In your answer you should refer to three poems from the selection.

WALT WHITMAN: Selected Poems from Leaves of Grass Either In what ways, and with what effects, does Whitman explore the natural world? In your answer you should refer to three…

SUJATA BHATT: Selected Poems from Point No Point Either In what ways, and with what effects, does Bhatt present the experience of death and loss? In your answer you should refer…

LOUISE GLÜCK: Selected Poems from The Wild Iris Either In what ways, and with what effects, does Glück present plants in these poems? In your answer you should refer to three…

NATASHA TRETHEWEY: Native Guard Either In what ways, and with what effects, does Trethewey present grief? In your answer you should refer to three poems from the collection, which…

Discuss some of the ways in which Chaucer shapes a reader’s response to May in The Merchant’s Prologue and Tale.

Discuss Donne’s presentation of different kinds of relationships. In your answer you should refer to three poems from the selection.

Discuss some of the ways in which Whitman explores different kinds of love. In your answer you should refer to three poems from the selection.

‘Brightly coloured and richly scented.’ How far, and in what ways, would you agree with the above comment on Bhatt’s imaginative world? In your answer you should refer to three…

In what ways, and with what effects, does Glück present relationships with a Creator figure? In your answer you should refer to three poems from the selection.

In what ways, and with what effects, does Trethewey present the American Civil War? In your answer you should refer to three poems from the collection, which could include…

GEOFFREY CHAUCER: The Merchant's Prologue and Tale Either In what ways, and with what effects, does Chaucer present wives and different attitudes to them in The Merchant's…

JOHN DONNE: Selected Poems Either Discuss some of the ways in which Donne explores different attitudes to love. You should refer to three poems in your answer.

WALT WHITMAN: Selected Poems from Leaves of Grass Either 'O I say these are not the parts and poems of the body only, but of the soul ...' (I Sing the Body Electric) With this…

SUJATA BHATT: Selected Poems from Point No Point Either In what ways, and with what effects, does Bhatt use close observation in her poems? In your answer you should refer to…

LOUISE GLÜCK: Selected Poems from The Wild Iris Either 'Glück's poems suggest that human beings have a lot to learn from nature.' How far, and in what ways, would you agree with…

NATASHA TRETHEWEY: Native Guard Either In what ways, and with what effects, does Trethewey present feelings for her mother? In your answer, you should refer to three poems from…

In what ways, and with what effects, does Angelou present desire? In your answer you should refer to two poems from the selection.

Discuss some of the ways in which Blake presents relationships between adults and children. In your answer you should refer to two poems from the selection.

MAYA ANGELOU: And Still I Rise Either Compare two poems from the selection in which Angelou presents women's experiences.

SIMON ARMITAGE: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Either Discuss some of the ways in which Armitage shapes a reader's response to Sir Gawain in the poem.

WILLIAM BLAKE: Selected Poems from Songs of Innocence and of Experience Either Discuss some of the effects created by Blake's portrayal of religion. In your answer you should…

Songs of Ourselves, Volume 2 Either Compare some of the ways in which two poems present living creatures.

In what ways, and with what effects, does Angelou explore change? In your answer you should refer to two poems from the selection.

Discuss some of the ways in which Blake explores the idea of being lost. In your answer you should refer to two poems from the selection.

GEOFFREY CHAUCER: The Merchant's Prologue and Tale Either Discuss the significance of Chaucer's presentation of Pluto and Proserpina to The Merchant's Prologue and Tale.

JOHN DONNE: Selected Poems Either In what ways, and with what effects, does Donne present desire? You should refer to three poems in your answer.

WALT WHITMAN: Selected Poems from Leaves of Grass Either '… I have not once had the least idea who or what I am …' (As I Ebb'd with the Ocean of Life) With this quotation in mind,…

SUJATA BHATT: Selected Poems from Point No Point Either In what ways, and with what effects, does Bhatt explore the desire for human connections? You should refer to three poems…

LOUISE GLÜCK: Selected Poems from The Wild Iris Either In what ways, and with what effects, does Glück's poetry explore ideas about uniqueness? In your answer you should refer to…

NATASHA TRETHEWEY: Native Guard Either 'You don't hate the South?' In the light of this quotation from Pastoral, discuss ways in which Trethewey presents feelings about the…

Discuss some of the ways Chaucer shapes a reader’s response to the relationship between May and Damyan in The Merchant’s Prologue and Tale.

Discuss some of the effects created by Donne’s exploration of the difficulties of religious belief. You should refer to three poems in your answer.

‘Whitman always presents an optimistic view of humanity and human life.’ How far, and in what ways, do you agree with this comment on Whitman’s poetry? You should refer to three…

Discuss some of the ways in which Bhatt makes use of Indian life and culture in her poems. In your answer you should refer to three poems from the selection.

In what ways, and with what effects, does Glück present a delight in the natural world? In your answer you should refer to three poems from the selection.

Discuss some of the effects created by Trethewey’s presentation of injustice. In your answer, you should refer to three poems from the collection, which could include individual…

GEOFFREY CHAUCER: The Merchant's Prologue and Tale Either Discuss some of the ways in which Chaucer contrasts being single with being married in The Merchant's Prologue and Tale.

JOHN DONNE: Selected Poems Either In what ways, and with what effects, does Donne explore different attitudes to death? You should refer to three poems from the selection in your…

WALT WHITMAN: Selected Poems from Leaves of Grass Either Discuss some of the ways in which Whitman explores intense emotions in his poetry. You should refer to three poems from…

SUJATA BHATT: Selected Poems from Point No Point Either In what ways, and with what effects, does Bhatt use narrative in Point No Point? You should refer to three poems from the…

LOUISE GLÜCK: Selected Poems from The Wild Iris Either In what ways, and with what effects, does Glück present ideas about survival in these poems? In your answer you should refer…

NATASHA TRETHEWEY: Native Guard Either In what ways, and with what effects, does Trethewey reflect on personal identity? In your answer you should refer to three poems from the…

SIMON ARMITAGE: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Either Discuss some of the ways Armitage shapes a reader's response to the Green Knight in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

ROBERT BROWNING: Selected Poems Either In what ways, and with what effects, does Browning present strong emotions in two poems from your selection?

GILLIAN CLARKE: Selected Poems Either In what ways, and with what effects, does Clarke present mothers? You should refer to two poems in your answer.

Songs of Ourselves, Volume 2 Either Compare ways in which two poems present the natural world.

In what ways, and with what effects, does Browning present anger in two poems from your selection?

Compare some of the ways in which Clarke explores change and its effects in two poems.

In what ways, and with what effects, does Chaucer present lust and desire in The Merchant's Prologue and Tale?

Discuss some of the ways Dickinson explores human relationships in her poetry. You should refer to three poems from the selection in your answer.

In what ways, and with what effects, does Donne present powerful emotions? You should refer to three poems from the selection in your answer.

In what ways, and with what effects, does Bhatt present children in her poetry? In your answer you should refer to three poems from the selection.

Discuss some of the ways Kay presents conflict in her poems. You should refer to three poems from the selection in your answer.

Discuss some of the ways Spender presents feelings of loss in his poetry. In your answer you should refer to three poems from the selection.

In what ways, and with what effects, does Chaucer present male attitudes to marriage in The Merchant's Prologue and Tale?

Discuss some of the effects created by Dickinson's presentation of grief. You should refer to three poems from the selection in your answer.

Discuss some of the ways Donne explores different attitudes to God. You should refer to three poems from the selection in your answer.

Discuss some of the ways Bhatt uses family members to develop wider concerns in her poetry. In your answer you should refer to three poems from the selection.

In what ways, and with what effects, does Kay explore feelings of separation in her poetry? In your answer you should refer to three poems from the selection.

In what ways, and with what effects, does Spender use descriptions of nature in his poetry? In your answer you should refer to three poems from the selection.

In what ways, and with what effects, does Chaucer explore different attitudes to old age in The Merchant's Prologue and Tale?

Discuss some of the effects created by Dickinson's presentation of strong emotions. You should refer to three poems from the selection in your answer.

In what ways, and with what effects, does Donne present different kinds of conflict? You should refer to three poems from your selection in your answer.

In what ways, and with what effects, does Bhatt reflect on being a mother? In your answer you should refer to three poems from the selection.

Discuss some of the ways Kay presents the world of the imagination in her poetry. In your answer you should refer to three poems from the selection.

In what ways, and with what effects, does Spender explore feelings of isolation in his poetry? In your answer you should refer to three poems from the selection.

SIMON ARMITAGE: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Either Discuss some of the ways Armitage presents desire and its effects in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

ROBERT BROWNING: Selected Poems Either Discuss ways in which Browning portrays violence in two poems from your selection.

GILLIAN CLARKE: Selected Poems Either In what ways, and with what effects, does Clarke present women? You should refer to two poems in your answer.

Songs of Ourselves, Volume 2 Either Compare ways in which two poems present the effects of the seasons.

SIMON ARMITAGE: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Either In what ways, and with what effects, does Armitage present different kinds of conflict in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?

ROBERT BROWNING: Selected Poems Either 'Browning's poetry often presents a sense of longing for something lost or unreachable.' In the light of this comment, discuss Browning's…

GILLIAN CLARKE: Selected Poems Either Discuss the writing and effects of two poems in which Clarke explores the power of nature.

Songs of Ourselves, Volume 2 Either Compare some of the ways in which two poems present growing old and its effects.

SIMON ARMITAGE: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Either In what ways, and with what effects, does Armitage present women in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?

ROBERT BROWNING: Selected Poems Either Discuss ways in which Browning presents memories and their significance in two poems from your selection.

GILLIAN CLARKE: Selected Poems Either Discuss the writing and effects of two poems in which Clarke explores relationships between people.

Songs of Ourselves, Volume 2 Either Discuss ways in which two poems present mothers.

GEOFFREY CHAUCER: The Merchant's Prologue and Tale Either In what ways, and with what effects, does Chaucer present different attitudes to sexual relationships in The Merchant's…

EMILY DICKINSON: Selected Poems Either Discuss some of the ways Dickinson explores religious faith in her poetry. You should refer to three poems from the selection in your answer.

JOHN DONNE: Selected Poems Either 'In his poetry, Donne presents arguments rather than emotions.' How far, and in what ways, do you agree with this comment? You should refer to…

SUJATA BHATT: Selected Poems from Point No Point Either In what ways, and with what effects, does Bhatt present curiosity about the world? In your answer you should refer to three…

JACKIE KAY: Selected Poems from Darling Either Compare some of the ways Kay presents mothers in her poetry. In your answer you should refer to three poems from the selection.

STEPHEN SPENDER: Selected Poems Either In what ways, and with what effects, does Spender make use of darkness and nighttime in his poetry? In your answer you should refer to three…

GEOFFREY CHAUCER: The Merchant's Prologue and Tale Either In what ways, and with what effects, does Chaucer explore conflicts between the young and the old in The Merchant's…

EMILY DICKINSON: Selected Poems Either 'Dickinson explores disturbing ideas arising from everyday situations.' How far, and in what ways, do you agree with this comment on…

JOHN DONNE: Selected Poems Either Discuss Donne's portrayal of relationships between men and women, paying close attention to his poetic methods and their effects. You should…

SUJATA BHATT: Selected Poems from Point No Point Either 'Bhatt's use of the senses is central to her response to the natural world.' In the light of this comment, discuss Bhatt's…

JACKIE KAY: Selected Poems from Darling Either In what ways, and with what effects, does Kay present different kinds of prejudice? In your answer you should refer to three poems…

STEPHEN SPENDER: Selected Poems Either In what ways, and with what effects, does Spender make use of different settings in his poems? In your answer you should refer to three…

GEOFFREY CHAUCER: The Merchant's Prologue and Tale Either Discuss some of the ways Chaucer shapes a reader's response to Januarie in The Merchant's Prologue and Tale.

EMILY DICKINSON: Selected Poems Either 'For Dickinson the frailty of human life is contrasted with the strength of nature.' How far, and in what ways, do you agree with this…

JOHN DONNE: Selected Poems Either Discuss some of the ways Donne explores different attitudes to women. You should refer to three poems from the selection in your answer.

SUJATA BHATT: Selected Poems from Point No Point Either In what ways, and with what effects, does Bhatt present a fascination with science? In your answer you should refer to…

JACKIE KAY: Selected Poems from Darling Either In what ways, and with what effects, does Kay present different kinds of suffering? In your answer you should refer to three poems…

STEPHEN SPENDER: Selected Poems Either Discuss some of the ways in which Spender explores different kinds of change in his poetry. In your answer you should refer to three poems…