Understanding the poem 'A century later' | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

When did WW1 begin?

• 1900

• 1914

• 2014

Answer explanation

Many poets, such as Wilfred Owen, wrote anti-war poetry in order to try to demonstrate both the brutality and futility of WW1.

'Doomed' means...

• certain to fail

• certain to succeed

• certain to try

Answer explanation

Describing someone or a group of people as 'doomed' implies that they are certain to fail at an endeavour or die.

Describing someone has having "fine" skin suggests they are...

• concerned about their image

• young

• elderly

Answer explanation

Emphasising someone's youth can be a way of showing their innocence and vulnerability.

Having an optimistic outlook suggests...

• positivity

• negativity

• nonchalance

Answer explanation

Having an optimistic outlook on something suggests you are hopeful for a successful outcome.

Placing two or more things side by side often to compare or contrast is the literary technique of...

Answer explanation

Using juxtaposition can be a way of emphasising the difference between two concepts often to evoke an emotional response in the audience.

A "swarm" of people implies which two things?

• common purpose

• a large number

• a small number

• opposing opinions

Answer explanation

Since a "swarm" is used to describe a group of insects, such as locusts, we might assume it implies a common purpose when applied to people since insects often have to work as one to achieve something.