Aiming high in written poetry analysis | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

Where does a thesis statement appear in your essay?

• introduction

• main body paragraph

• conclusion

Answer explanation

A thesis statement is the spine the essay hangs on, so it should be introduced to the reader early on in your essay. The rest of the essay works to prove the thesis.

What does 'oppressed' mean?

• free

• burdened with unfair treatment

• lasting a short time

• disconnected from reality

Answer explanation

Oppression is a theme throughout the 'Power and Conflict' anthology as it often shown to be the product of the abuse of power.

How does oppression occur in 'Checking Out Me History'?

• Agard describes that he received a diverse curriculum

• Agard's native country was overcome with tyrants

• Agard was denied the opportunity to learn about his heritage in Guyana

Answer explanation

Agard's education speaks to the oppressive nature of colonial power on native communities.

What is the form of both 'Checking Out Me History' and 'My Last Duchess'?

• ballad

• sonnet

• dramatic monologue

Answer explanation

Browning's use of dramatic monologue serves to expose the Duke's flaws whereas the dramatic monologue in 'Checking Out Me History' shows Agard reclaiming power.

Match the method to the type of evidence.

• dramatic monologue

• contextual evidence

• caesura

• form

• A poet's Romanticism

• language evidence

• light imagery

• structural evidence

Answer explanation

You should use a range of language, form, structural and contextual evidence to support your ideas.

What is tentative language?

• language that expresses certainty

• language that expresses an opinion

• language that expresses possibility

Answer explanation

You should use tentative language when exploring a poet's intentions.