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Withington Girls Poetry
Withington Girls Poetry
TIME : 45 MINUTES
Poetry
The Listeners
By Walter De La Mere
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2. What do you think the following words used in the poem might
mean:
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(5 marks)
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6. What sort of atmosphere does the poet describe? Provide some
examples of how he creates this atmosphere in his writing. (5marks)
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8. Comment on the poems themes. (5 marks)
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