AQA English poetry predictions CONFLICT

Original post by ART2033

What are your predictions for poems in the conflict section? Tips for in the exam when structuring answer?

I think the yellow Palm or Belfast confetti is likely to come up!

Finally, a conflict thread! :tongue:

I will be so happy if Yellow Palm comes up.

Have you got any points of where to compare Belfast Confetti? I have nothing to say about it. It's also been predicted that Poppies may come up.

Structure-wise, I always use point, evidence, explain, effect on the reader, link back to the original point, alternative interpretation of a quote, link back to the original point.

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toullbutsmall

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My bet is on Falling Leaves, The Right word or Futility...
Tho wouldn't mind Yellow Palm coming up

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Original post by toullbutsmall

My bet is on Falling Leaves, The Right word or Futility...
Tho wouldn't mind Yellow Palm coming up

The right word and the falling leaves won't come up as named poems as they're foundation only poems - although we can still compare them!

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toullbutsmall

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Original post by 11ahf

The right word and the falling leaves won't come up as named poems as they're foundation only poems - although we can still compare them!

Thanks for that advice :smile:

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Original post by toullbutsmall

Thanks for that advice :smile:

Having said that, I just found this document http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-W-ENGLIT-CHANGES.PDF which says they might! It also gives a list for the unseen poems.

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Original post by 11ahf

The right word and the falling leaves won't come up as named poems as they're foundation only poems - although we can still compare them!

No, they may come up on higher. They changed it this year

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Original post by 11ahf

Having said that, I just found this document http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-W-ENGLIT-CHANGES.PDF which says they might! It also gives a list for the unseen poems.

Yup you're right. Hardly anyone knows though so i'm guessing a lot of people won't revise those poems

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Original post by Ella_08

No, they may come up on higher. They changed it this year

Just found out in document above. WHAT IS THERE TO WRITE ABOUT FLAG OR THE RIGHT WORD?! Literally nothing to say on them.

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Original post by 11ahf

Just found out in document above. WHAT IS THERE TO WRITE ABOUT FLAG OR THE RIGHT WORD?! Literally nothing to say on them.

A few things for you...

FLAG
Personal pronoun “my friend” asking the audience to reconsider the meaning of flags

Repetition of “just a piece of cloth” – an insignificant image to show how patriotism is worthless.

Personification “blind your conscience”.

Pun on “guts”, it can give men courage and victory but it also leads to death because their bodies have been blown up or attacked.

RIGHT WORD

Juxtaposition with "outside" at the start of the poem and "in" at the end of the poem. This suggests the transformation from problem to solution/ political to personal.

No structure reflects a difficulty of finding an agreed point of view and society’s political disagreements.

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ahmed3140

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I've looked at all the past papers and futility and falling leaves are the only two that didn't come up or been associated with another that has come up.
Also how do you structure your paragraphs. i know is 3 double petal but what do you talk about in those 3 (e.g tone etc.)?

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Original post by Ella_08

A few things for you...

FLAG
Personal pronoun “my friend” asking the audience to reconsider the meaning of flags

Repetition of “just a piece of cloth” – an insignificant image to show how patriotism is worthless.

Personification “blind your conscience”.

Pun on “guts”, it can give men courage and victory but it also leads to death because their bodies have been blown up or attacked.

RIGHT WORD

Juxtaposition with "outside" at the start of the poem and "in" at the end of the poem. This suggests the transformation from problem to solution/ political to personal.

No structure reflects a difficulty of finding an agreed point of view and society’s political disagreements.

:O Thank you! Very helpful!

Do you have anything on Belfast Confetti? The only poem I'm good at is The Yellow Palm so if you need any points on that one, let me know. c;

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Original post by 11ahf

:O Thank you! Very helpful!

Do you have anything on Belfast Confetti? The only poem I'm good at is The Yellow Palm so if you need any points on that one, let me know. c;

No problem :smile:

Ahah i'm good at the yellow palm too but thanks for the offer ;p And well I'm just typing my notes up for Belfast Confetti but maybe when i'm done i'll give you some points. I hate that poem but everyone's saying it will come up and I bet it does :frown:

I'm really hoping for poppies/futility/falling leaves/charge of the light brigade/next to of course. If any of those come up I will be fine!

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Original post by Ella_08

No problem :smile:

Ahah i'm good at the yellow palm too but thanks for the offer ;p And well I'm just typing my notes up for Belfast Confetti but maybe when i'm done i'll give you some points. I hate that poem but everyone's saying it will come up and I bet it does :frown:

I'm really hoping for poppies/futility/falling leaves/charge of the light brigade/next to of course. If any of those come up I will be fine!

Poppies vs Falling Leaves would be a nice comparison
I'm hoping for the Yellow Palm or 'Come on, Come back'

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ruby1999

guys whats the best way to revise on the last day before the exam? i have made my notes but whats the best way to remember them? im predicted an A/B

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Original post by 11ahf

Poppies vs Falling Leaves would be a nice comparison
I'm hoping for the Yellow Palm or 'Come on, Come back'

Definitely! It would be great. I like Yellow Palm but come on come back, nah.. yuck! :tongue:

The unseen poem is always alright i think

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