Context and Exam Practice Questions- Storm on the Island and Exposure – GCSE Worksheet 3

Context and Exam Practice Questions- Storm on the Island and Exposure – GCSE Worksheet

• Objective- To explore the historical and social context of both poems and practice answering exam-style questions.
• Description- This GCSE English Revision Worksheet provides background on the historical and biographical influences behind Storm on the Island and Exposure, helping students connect context with poetic themes. It includes sample questions and model answers to develop students’ skills in constructing well-supported, contextually aware exam responses.
• Key Context- The historical and biographical backgrounds of Heaney and Owen.
• Focus Points- Connect context to thematic elements (e.g., nature in Irish history, WWI realities).
• Exam Tip- Link context to interpretations, showing how historical context shapes the poem’s themes.