Conflict (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Exam Questions

Exam code: 1ET0

5 hours15 questions
1
20 marks

Re-read The Destruction of Sennacherib. Choose one other poem from the Conflict anthology.

Refer to your own copy of the poem as you answer this question.

Compare how destruction is presented in the two poems.

In your answer, you should consider the:

  • poets’ use of language, form and structure

  • influence of the contexts in which the poems were written.

[20 marks]

2
20 marks

Re-read Extract from The Prelude. Choose one other poem from the Conflict anthology.

Refer to your own copy of the poem as you answer this question.

Compare how nature is presented in the two poems.

In your answer, you should consider the:

  • poets’ use of language, form and structure

  • influence of the contexts in which the poems were written.

[20 marks]

3
20 marks

Re-read The Man He Killed. Choose one other poem from the Conflict anthology.

Refer to your own copy of the poem as you answer this question.

Compare how regret is presented in the two poems.

In your answer, you should consider the:

  • poets’ use of language, form and structure

  • influence of the contexts in which the poems were written.

[20 marks]

4
20 marks

Re-read The Charge of the Light Brigade. Choose one other poem from the Conflict anthology.

Refer to your own copy of the poem as you answer this question.

Compare how bravery is presented in the two poems.

In your answer, you should consider the:

  • poets’ use of language, form and structure

  • influence of the contexts in which the poems were written.

[20 marks]

5
20 marks

Re-read Half-caste. Choose one other poem from the Conflict anthology.

Refer to your own copy of the poem as you answer this question.

Compare how identity is presented in the two poems.

In your answer, you should consider the:

  • poets’ use of language, form and structure

  • influence of the contexts in which the poems were written.

[20 marks]

6
20 marks

Re-read What Were They Like? Choose one other poem from the Conflict anthology.

Refer to your own copy of the poem as you answer this question.

Compare how memory is presented in the two poems.

In your answer, you should consider the:

  • poets’ use of language, form and structure

  • influence of the contexts in which the poems were written.

[20 marks]

7
20 marks

Re-read A Poison Tree. Choose one other poem from the Conflict anthology.

Refer to your own copy of the poem as you answer this question.

Compare how anger is presented in the two poems.

In your answer, you should consider the:

  • poets’ use of language, form and structure

  • influence of the contexts in which the poems were written.

[20 marks]

8
20 marks

Re-read Cousin Kate. Choose one other poem from the Conflict anthology.

Refer to your own copy of the poem as you answer this question.

Compare how strong feelings are presented in the two poems.

In your answer, you should consider the:

  • poets’ use of language, form and structure

  • influence of the contexts in which the poems were written.

[20 marks]

9
20 marks

Re-read Exposure. Choose one other poem from the Conflict anthology.

Refer to your own copy of the poem as you answer this question.

Compare how war is presented in the two poems.

In your answer, you should consider the:

  • poets’ use of language, form and structure

  • influence of the contexts in which the poems were written.

[20 marks]

10
20 marks

Re-read Catrin. Choose one other poem from the Conflict anthology.

Refer to your own copy of the poem as you answer this question.

Compare how conflicts in relationships are presented in the two poems.

In your answer, you should consider the:

  • poets’ use of language, form and structure

  • influence of the contexts in which the poems were written.

[20 marks]

11
20 marks

Re-read War Photographer. Choose one other poem from the Conflict anthology.

Refer to your own copy of the poem as you answer this question.

Compare how powerful images are presented in the two poems.

In your answer, you should consider the:

  • poets’ use of language, form and structure

  • influence of the contexts in which the poems were written.

[20 marks]

12
20 marks

Re-read Belfast Confetti. Choose one other poem from the Conflict anthology.

Refer to your own copy of the poem as you answer this question.

Compare how the experience of conflict is presented in the two poems.

In your answer, you should consider the:

  • poets’ use of language, form and structure

  • the influence of the contexts in which the poems were written.

[20 marks]

13
20 marks

Re-read The Class Game. Choose one other poem from the Conflict anthology.

Refer to your own copy of the poem as you answer this question.

Compare the differences between people in the two poems.

In your answer, you should consider the:

  • poets’ use of language, form and structure

  • influence of the contexts in which the poems were written.

[20 marks]

14
20 marks

Re-read Poppies. Choose one other poem from the Conflict anthology.

Refer to your own copy of the poem as you answer this question.

Compare how conflict affects people in the two poems.

In your answer, you should consider the:

  • poets’ use of language, form and structure

  • influence of the contexts in which the poems were written.

[20 marks]

15
20 marks

Re-read No Problem. Choose one other poem from the Conflict anthology.

Refer to your own copy of the poem as you answer this question.

Compare how a problem is presented in the two poems.

In your answer, you should consider the:

  • poets’ use of language, form and structure

  • influence of the contexts in which the poems were written.

[20 marks]