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Evaluate the Language Techniques Used in the Poem 'Kamikaze' by Beatrice Garland

In this worksheet, students will evaluate the language devices used in the poem 'Kamikaze' by Beatrice Garland. They will also gain an understanding of the wider context of the poem.

'Evaluate the Language Techniques Used in the Poem 'Kamikaze' by Beatrice Garland' worksheet

Key stage:  KS 4

Year:  GCSE

GCSE Subjects:   English Literature

GCSE Boards:   AQA

Curriculum topic:   Poetry

Curriculum subtopic:   Power and Conflict: 'Kamikaze'

Difficulty level:  

Worksheet Overview

For this activity, you will need to turn to the poem 'Kamikaze' by Beatrice Garland, which can be found in the Power and Conflict section of your Anthology.

 

falling war planes

 

This poem tells the story of a kamikaze pilot who, unlike many of his comrades, turns back from his target and returns home.

 

The poem explores the moment that the pilot's decision is made and the consequences for him over the rest of his life. Not only is he shunned by his neighbors, but his wife refuses to speak to him or look him in the eye. His children, too, gradually learn that he is not to be spoken to and begin to isolate and reject him

 

 In the following questions, you will be asked to evaluate the language devices used in the poem.

 

You should always refer to your own text when working through these examples. These quotations are for reference only.

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