Comparing Poems: Divorce and Keeping Orchids Analysis
Explore the themes, language, and poetic techniques in the poems "Divorce" and "Keeping Orchids" by making references to specific excerpts and analyzing how the poets portray family relationships through different perspectives. Understand the commonalities and differences between the two poems in terms of tone, imagery, and characterization to gain insights into the complexities of family dynamics.
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Comparing Poems The 8 Mark Question Divorce and Keeping Orchids Example
The 8 Mark Question How to get the points: Mention the specific area of commonality and include what poem(s) you will be discussing. (2 marks) Make a specific reference to the poem in front of you (quote) and link to the question mention techniques and effect. (2 marks) Make a reference to another poem and link to the question again, mention techniques and their effect. (2 marks) Make a reference to the other poem again and link to the question again, mention techniques and their effect. (2 marks) You can do this in bullet points or paragraph form, but make sure you use full sentences. Choose at least one other poem by Kay that explores the theme of family relationships. Show how the poet explores the theme in Divorce and your chosen poem. (8 MARKS)
Marking Scheme Identification of commonality (2): (eg: theme, central relationship, importance of setting, use of imagery, development in characterisation, use of personal experience, use of narrative style, or any other key element...) From the extract (2): 1 x relevant reference to technique (1) 1 x appropriate comment (1) OR 1 x relevant reference to idea (1) 1 x appropriate comment (1) OR 1 x relevant reference to feature (1) 1 x appropriate comment (1) OR 1 x relevant reference to text (1) 1 x appropriate comment (1) (maximum of 2 marks only for discussion of extract) from at least one other text/part of the text: as above (x 2) for up to 4 marks (4)
Planning Split your page in two and begin listing the main themes and ideas of the two poems. 1. Then go through your lists and highlight similarities and differences between the two. 2. Create a second list for the poetic techniques we have explored.
Themes and Ideas Divorce Breakdown in idea of family Relationships between parents and children Daughter thinks she has been treated unfairly Wants to divorce or leave parents Has an idealistic/unrealistic image of parents Keeping Orchids Relationship between mother and daughter Adoption Daughter wants to have a relationship with her mother, but they have difficulty opening up. Overall pessimistic idea of family Realises that her natural mother has another daughter/life without her
Language and Techniques Divorce Dramatic monologue Persona of a young child Enjambment Humorous tone Loosely sonnet form Dramatic, over the top Metaphor creates idealistic, OTT images of family Anger Keeping Orchids Persona of a mature woman Transferred epithet Enjambment Serious tone Controlled 2 stanza form Controlled, lacking emotion Symbolism of orchids demonstrates the strained, limited idea of family Bitter at times
8 Mark Question Using these plans write up a complete answer for the 8 mark question. Choose at least one other poem by Kay that explores the theme of family relationships. Show how the poet explores the theme in Divorce and your chosen poem. (8 MARKS)
My Grandmothers Houses This poem deals with a series of significant moments and memories. Choose at least one other poem that does this and show how Kay makes her poems seem poignant to the reader. (8 MARKS) (8 MARKS) This poem deals with a series of significant moments and memories. Choose at least one other poem that does this and show how Kay makes her poems seem poignant to the reader. Something that effects you deeply
8 Mark Question Plan Copy and complete before writing out your proper answer. Poem 1: My Grandmother s Houses Poem 2: What do they have in common about how they show significant moments/memories? (2 marks): 1. 2. Poem 1: How does this poem deal with a significant moment/memory (2 marks). Quote 1: Explanation of how quote shows this: (Explanation is crucial here, you don t get a point for just quoting from this poem) Poem 2: How does this poem deal with a significant moment/memory (4 marks) Quote 1: Explanation of how the quote shows this: Quote 2: Explanation of how the quote shows this: Make sure that every point you make links back to the question. Now properly write out your answer.
Homework: Folio I still need to see a rough draft folio (personal reflective) piece from some of you. This is due on Thursday 17th December if I have not already provided feedback for you. Folio piece 2 will be written straight after the holiday. It will be a discursive essay on the topic of your choice. You will need to do your own research over the holiday and bring it in to start writing. You might want to start this now. Thursday 7th of January is the deadline for folio research.
