Higher English sample responses to 10 mark poetry critical reading questions:
1. In many of Duffy’s poems, the personality of the speaker is central to the poem’s message. With reference to this [Mrs Midas] poem and another poem or poems by Duffy, discuss how Duffy uses this feature to explore theme.
2. Discuss how Duffy uses symbolism in this poem [Anne Hathaway] and at least one other of her poems to develop theme.
3. In many of her poems, Duffy explores the depth and complexity of love. With reference to this poem [Valentine] and one other by Duffy, discuss the importance of this theme in her work.
The three responses come to a total of around 2050 words.
A 10 mark response to a question on comparing MacCaig’s ‘Assisi’ with another poem (in this case ‘Brooklyn Cop’) is also included (around 1000 words).
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