Nature Poetry: 'A Sunset' by Ari Banias
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- In this poem, we will see how a poet criticises modern society's relationship with the natural world. We will explore how the poet uses irony to convey his ideas around our obsession with capturing an image of nature, rather than actually appreciating its beauty.
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5 Questions
Q1.
The structure of a poem is about the way it sounds when it's read aloud.
True
Q2.
What might the fact that there is no change throughout the poem suggest to us as a reader?
We should appreciate old buildings
We should take more notice of the trees
We should think about our effect on the environment
Q3.
Which of these best describes the way in which the wall and the tree talk to each other?
Monologue
Soliloquy
Speech
Q4.
When big ideas are represented by characters in a story or a poem, we are reading:
A conceit
A metaphor
A symbol
Q5.
'Sycamore Gap' is a fictional place.
True
6 Questions
Q1.
Which word means 'never-ending'?
Chronological
Eventual
Temporal
Q2.
Which word means 'something becoming less than it once was'?
Continued
Expanded
Punctuated
Q3.
Which word means something 'very unpleasant'?
Atrocious
Boisterous
Rambunctious
Q4.
The poet ___________ our obsession with photographing nature.
Contrasts
Glorifies
Praises
Q5.
'A pilot who is afraid of heights' is an example of:
Imagery
Metaphor
Personification
Q6.
The poet thinks we should spend more time admiring the beauty of nature.
False