Comparative Analysis of Poetic Descriptions of Ghostly Visits

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Both "His Visitor" and "Ghosts in the Garden" explore the theme of people encountering ghosts, but through different poetic lenses. The poets employ various techniques such as alliteration and sensory imagery to convey the haunting experiences in distinct ways. This comparative analysis delves into the similarities and differences in how the poets present these eerie encounters.

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TASK: Write three comparative sentences about the figures in this picture Boththe figures in the picture are One of them is whereasthe other is One of them looks In contrast, the other looks

Answering Question 2: Comparing Poems Question 2: In His Visitor and Ghosts in the Garden both poets describe people being visited by ghosts. What are the similarities and/or differences in the ways the poets present these experiences. (8 marks) Define the highlighted words on the mark scheme.

Read the poem and annotate any techniques and their effects. Don t forget the title and the ending! Poem - What is it about? Who is speaking? Where are they? What happens and why? Organisation - how is the poem laid out and organised effectively? Emotions how does the poet/ the reader/ the characters feel? Is there a message? Techniques - Are there any specific words or language techniques that are effective?

How the poet presents the experiences His Visitor The Ghost in the Garden Alliteration Moon wastes weaker My softling song I discern the dim faces This re-decked dwelling Mute and manifold The ghost in the garden Snaps back the brambles Flutters wild wings above my head Too tall, too thin, too tiny to be me Perspective/ narrative voice Senses Stanza structure Repetition

Question 2: In His Visitor and Ghosts in the Garden both poets describe people being visited by ghosts. What are the similarities and/or differences in the ways the poets present these experiences. (8 marks) How to write a comparative paragraph: Grade 3/4 Key: Both poets use alliteration to describe the ghost s visit. In HisVisitor the poet describes the moon with the phrase wastesweaker . This alliteration emphasises the dark, creepy mood of the poem creating a frightening atmosphere. The writer of Ghost in the Garden also uses alliteration but uses it to show the ghost s destructive actions. For example, the alliteration of g in the title is a harsh, hard and unwelcoming sound which makes the ghost s visit seem more uncomfortable for the speaker. Topic sentence introduces the technique you will be writing about. Analysis of technique in the first poem Some clear comparison of writer s effects on the reader. Analysis of technique in the second poem Relevant comparison of writer s use of methods. Choose another technique and write a comparative paragraph answering the question above.

Question 2: In His Visitor and Ghosts in the Garden both poets describe people being visited by ghosts. What are the similarities and/or differences in the ways the poets present these experiences. (8 marks) How to write a comparative paragraph: Grade 5/6 Key: Both poets use alliteration to describe the ghost s visit. In HisVisitor the poet describes the moon with the phrase wastesweaker . This alliteration emphasises the dark, creepy mood of the poem creating a frightening atmosphere. Furthermore, the poet uses the phrase I discern the dim faces of the sleep-wrapt servants to describe how she looks at the servants that were not there when she was alive. The writer of Ghost in the Garden also uses alliteration but uses it to show the ghost s destructive actions. For example, the alliteration of g in the title is a harsh, hard and unwelcoming sound. Furthermore, the phrase snaps back the brambles shows how the ghost is destructive and even hurts the speaker as they spring back against my legs . Topic sentence introduces the technique you will be writing about. Analysis of technique in the first poem Analysis of technique in the second poem Thoughtful comparison of writer s use of methods with subject terminology. Comparative examination of writer s effects on the reader. Choose another technique and write a comparative paragraph answering the question above.

Question 2: In His Visitor and Ghosts in the Garden both poets describe people being visited by ghosts. What are the similarities and/or differences in the ways the poets present these experiences. (8 marks) How to write a comparative paragraph: Grade 7/8 Key: Both poets use alliteration to describe the ghost s visit. In HisVisitor the poet describes the moon with the phrase wastesweaker . This alliteration emphasises the dark, creepy mood of the poem creating a frightening atmosphere. Furthermore, the poet uses the phrase I discern the dim faces of the sleep-wrapt servants to describe how she looks at the servants that were not there when she was alive. The verb discern is unemotional showing she has no feelings towards them and the adjective dim further suggests she does not think much of them. While Hardy uses alliteration to show the ghost s resentment towards how her home has changed, the writer of Ghost in the Garden uses it show the ghost s destructive actions. For example, the alliteration of g in the title is a harsh, hard and unwelcoming sound. Furthermore, the phrase snaps back the brambles shows how the ghost is destructive and even hurts the speaker as they spring back against my legs . The onomatopoeia of snap reinforces the violent actions. Later on the poet uses the phrase wildwings to suggest the ghost is attacking her from above, further adding to the distress the ghost is causing. Topic sentence introduces the technique you will be writing about. Analysis of technique in the first poem Analysis of technique in the second poem Exploratory comparison of writer s use of methods with subject terminology used judiciously. Convincing comparison of effect of writer s methods on reader. Choose another technique and write a comparative paragraph answering the question above.