British Poetry Passages

Focus on exploring the use of metaphor and hyperbole in poetry, particularly in the comparison of abstract concepts. Develop the ability to identify literary devices and understand their impact on tone and meaning.

Engage with the historical period, religious context, and literary elements of Gulliver's Travels, focusing on its role in British literature satire. Analyze the historical influences shaping the narrative and examine thematic techniques used to convey satire. Develop critical understanding of how these elements reflect and critique the societal norms and beliefs of the time. Enhance skills in literary analysis, historical contextualization, and thematic interpretation.

Analyze the emotional journey portrayed in "Rising from the Tempest," focusing on key shifts, imagery, and thematic transitions in poetry. Gain insights into understanding how emotional nuances are depicted through poetic elements, enhancing skills in literary analysis and interpretation.

Analyze poetry by identifying rhymes and exploring themes related to the speaker's feelings about summer. Learners will focus on recognizing rhyme patterns, understanding thematic elements, and interpreting the speaker's emotional response to summer through poetic expression.

Examine Walt Whitman's "O Captain! My Captain!" and "A Noiseless Patient Spider" to explore the themes of loss, longing, and connection. Analyze how Whitman expresses emotional depth and symbolic meanings in these works. The aim is to enhance understanding of literary themes, improve analytical skills, and foster a deep appreciation of symbolic language and its impact on expressing human emotions.