Analysis of Shelley's 'England in 1819'

Analysis of Shelley's 'England in 1819'

Assessment

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English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video provides a detailed analysis of Percy Shelley's poem 'England in 1819', exploring its historical context, structure, and themes. The poem critiques the monarchy and societal issues of the time, using literary devices to convey its message. The video also offers insights into the poem's relevance in the AQA anthology and suggests further learning resources.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical event does the title 'England in 1819' refer to?

The Glorious Revolution

The French Revolution

The Peterloo Massacre

The Industrial Revolution

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the structure of 'England in 1819'?

A ballad

A limerick

A haiku

A sonnet

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Shelley describe the king in the poem?

Kind and benevolent

Young and vibrant

Old and mad

Wise and just

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What literary device is used to describe the royal family as 'mud from a muddy spring'?

Personification

Metaphor

Simile

Alliteration

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the poem suggest about the army's role in society?

Oppressors of liberty

Supporters of reform

Protectors of the people

Neutral observers

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is religion depicted in 'England in 1819'?

As a corrupted institution

As a guiding light

As a source of hope

As irrelevant

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Shelley hope for at the end of the poem?

Continued oppression

Reform and revolution

A peaceful resolution

A return to monarchy