Now practice the following activity on unseen poetry:

QUESTIONS

1.1 Refer to lines 1 and 2 (‘Words… white’).

1.1.1 Identify the figure of speech being used. (1)

1.1.2 Name the outfit the words might be wearing. (1)

1.2 Explain what it means to mind ones “p’s and q’s” (line 3). (2)

1.3 Refer to stanzas 2 and 3.

1.3.1 Quote the simile used in the poem. (1)

1.3.2 Explain the comparison being used fully. (2)

1.4 Provide a synonym for ‘party’ (line 9). (1)

1.5 What is the main purpose of this poem? Substantiate your answer. (2)

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