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GCSE AQA English Literature poetry comparison structure?

Would it be ok to structure the poetry comparison question like so:

POEM 1:
-Topic sentence
-Reference (quote, something to do with the form of the poem etc)
-Analysis (what does the quote infer, specific techniques in the reference, effects of the reference on the reader etc)
-Authorial intent

-Topic sentence
-Reference (quote, something to do with the form of the poem etc)
-Analysis (what does the quote infer, specific techniques in the reference, effects of the reference on the reader etc)
-Authorial intent

AND THEN,

POEM 2:
-Topic sentence
-Reference (quote, something to do with the form of the poem etc)
-Analysis (what does the quote infer, specific techniques in the reference, effects of the reference on the reader etc)
-Authorial intent

-Topic sentence
-Reference (quote, something to do with the form of the poem etc)
-Analysis (what does the quote infer, specific techniques in the reference, effects of the reference on the reader etc)
-Authorial intent

Do I need to talk about both poems in each paragraph or would I still be able to gain high marks but completing one poem, then talking about the other poem?

Thank you very much :smile:

Reply 1

Original post by School_Student99
Would it be ok to structure the poetry comparison question like so:
POEM 1:
-Topic sentence
-Reference (quote, something to do with the form of the poem etc)
-Analysis (what does the quote infer, specific techniques in the reference, effects of the reference on the reader etc)
-Authorial intent
-Topic sentence
-Reference (quote, something to do with the form of the poem etc)
-Analysis (what does the quote infer, specific techniques in the reference, effects of the reference on the reader etc)
-Authorial intent
AND THEN,
POEM 2:
-Topic sentence
-Reference (quote, something to do with the form of the poem etc)
-Analysis (what does the quote infer, specific techniques in the reference, effects of the reference on the reader etc)
-Authorial intent
-Topic sentence
-Reference (quote, something to do with the form of the poem etc)
-Analysis (what does the quote infer, specific techniques in the reference, effects of the reference on the reader etc)
-Authorial intent
Do I need to talk about both poems in each paragraph or would I still be able to gain high marks but completing one poem, then talking about the other poem?
Thank you very much :smile:

Yes or at least i am doing it in pool academy in Cornwall at the moment . Sorry if it doesn’t help 😔

Reply 2

Original post by School_Student99
Would it be ok to structure the poetry comparison question like so:
POEM 1:
-Topic sentence
-Reference (quote, something to do with the form of the poem etc)
-Analysis (what does the quote infer, specific techniques in the reference, effects of the reference on the reader etc)
-Authorial intent
-Topic sentence
-Reference (quote, something to do with the form of the poem etc)
-Analysis (what does the quote infer, specific techniques in the reference, effects of the reference on the reader etc)
-Authorial intent
AND THEN,
POEM 2:
-Topic sentence
-Reference (quote, something to do with the form of the poem etc)
-Analysis (what does the quote infer, specific techniques in the reference, effects of the reference on the reader etc)
-Authorial intent
-Topic sentence
-Reference (quote, something to do with the form of the poem etc)
-Analysis (what does the quote infer, specific techniques in the reference, effects of the reference on the reader etc)
-Authorial intent
Do I need to talk about both poems in each paragraph or would I still be able to gain high marks but completing one poem, then talking about the other poem?
Thank you very much :smile:

Yeah, they wouldn't mark you down for that as you mention quotes from each poem. The only thing I'd say is that if you were running low on time and you only spent about 5 lines on poem 2 - but if you're strict on your time management then that's fine
Make sure you use the words of the question so you're directly comparing the poems on the theme. Plus add a little bit of context for each poem (and maybe some symbolism/talking about the tone if you can) and you're golden :smile:

Reply 3

Original post by Super Sprinkles
Yeah, they wouldn't mark you down for that as you mention quotes from each poem. The only thing I'd say is that if you were running low on time and you only spent about 5 lines on poem 2 - but if you're strict on your time management then that's fine
Make sure you use the words of the question so you're directly comparing the poems on the theme. Plus add a little bit of context for each poem (and maybe some symbolism/talking about the tone if you can) and you're golden :smile:

This is so helpful, thank you so much! :smile:

Reply 4

Original post by School_Student99
Would it be ok to structure the poetry comparison question like so:
POEM 1:
-Topic sentence
-Reference (quote, something to do with the form of the poem etc)
-Analysis (what does the quote infer, specific techniques in the reference, effects of the reference on the reader etc)
-Authorial intent
-Topic sentence
-Reference (quote, something to do with the form of the poem etc)
-Analysis (what does the quote infer, specific techniques in the reference, effects of the reference on the reader etc)
-Authorial intent
AND THEN,
POEM 2:
-Topic sentence
-Reference (quote, something to do with the form of the poem etc)
-Analysis (what does the quote infer, specific techniques in the reference, effects of the reference on the reader etc)
-Authorial intent
-Topic sentence
-Reference (quote, something to do with the form of the poem etc)
-Analysis (what does the quote infer, specific techniques in the reference, effects of the reference on the reader etc)
-Authorial intent
Do I need to talk about both poems in each paragraph or would I still be able to gain high marks but completing one poem, then talking about the other poem?
Thank you very much :smile:

to me this looks like a great structure!

Reply 5

Original post by aspiringmed0
to me this looks like a great structure!

Thank you so much!

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