Tackling unseen poems can be uncomfortable and difficult. A simple acronym like ‘SMILE’ can help approach analysing a poem by focusing on the important aspects of a poem. Each letter stands for a separate poetic element, namely: structure, meaning, imagery, language and effect, which will be introduced in this lesson.
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‘Homage to my hips’ by Lucile Clifton...
Using the ‘SMILE’ analysis this lesson will look at how to tackle an unseen poem, with close reference to ‘homage to my hips’ by Lucile Clifton. This poem is an empowering celebration of womanhood, whereby the speaker defies traditional beauty standards that demand women to be ‘fit’ and thin.
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Direct and indirect speech
Direct and indirect speech is what we use to talk about what someone has said. This can be done by repeating the exact words spoken (direct speech) or by reporting the words spoken (indirect speech). In this lesson, we will look at the difference between the two and look at a few rules to help co...
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Active and passive voice
Active and passive voice looks at the form of the verb that indicates whether the subject performs the action or is the receiver of the action. In this lesson, we will look at the difference between active and passive voice and look at steps that help us change active to passive voice and vice ve...
