English Literature: Carol Ann Duffy Head Of English 0.0 / 5 ? English LiteratureCarol Ann DuffyGCSEOCR Created by: livgrocott987Created on: 27-04-15 20:05 What does the word 'head' in the title suggest? That she is used to being in charge 1 of 21 What is the meaning of 'jingoistic' Being patriotic, hides truth, brutal truth (Kipling) 2 of 21 What is this poem based on? An autobiographical experience. 3 of 21 What sort of tone does the poem have? An envious tone. 4 of 21 "Notice the inkstained fingers, girls" Demeaning status - pointing out flaws 'girls' often represented as having petty jealousy 5 of 21 "Perhaps we are going to witness verse hot from the press. Who knows" Sarcasm 'who knows' is a statement NOT a question 6 of 21 "Please show your appreciation by clapping. Not too loud." Doesnt want to go over the top. Still wants to be superior - feels threatened. 7 of 21 "not all poems, sadly, rhyme these days" Duffy doesn't rhyme, 'sadly' is restricting classes opinion - it is influencing them. 8 of 21 What is the writer doing by using rhyming language "bounds...pounds" She is showing off 9 of 21 "but do feel free to raise some questions. After all, we're paying forty pounds" Issues with the poem - poetry isn't enough, knocked down, sadistic, sets high standards - get moneys worth 10 of 21 "Those of you with English Second Language, see me after break" Set in a multi-cultural area, showing control, she's in charge 11 of 21 "We're fortunate to have this person in our midst" Pleasant but doesn't mean it - being sarcastic 12 of 21 "Seasons of mist" Quotation from poem by John Keats - very traditional 13 of 21 "I've written quite a bit of poetry myself, am doing Kipling with the Lower Fourth" Showing that she can multitask - more than a poet. Kipling is a traditional poet - jingoistic. 14 of 21 "That's enough from me" Ironic - she carries on speaking 15 of 21 "On with the muse" A source of inspiration. Muse, joking, sarcasm 16 of 21 "We don't want winds of change about the place" 'Winds of change' a metaphor - doesn't want the pupils following the poet (Duffy) rather than herself. 17 of 21 "Fine. Off we go. Convince us that there's something we don't need" Challenging attitude 18 of 21 "Well. Really. Run along now girls" Removal of the girls, controlling, to forget about the poet. 19 of 21 "Lunch in the hall? Do hang about. Unfortunately I have to dash" Disrespectful, doesn't want to spend time with Duffy. Head of English walks off, no respect. 20 of 21 Why is the poem a monologue? It misses out the poets section as she's not important, unlike the head of English's point of view. 21 of 21
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