Lesson 2.2.14
2.2.14 The Manhunt (Laura’s Poem) – Simon Armitage Quiz: Pearson Edexcel English Literature, Unit 2
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The 20 questions
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Who succeeded Carol Ann Duffy as Poet Laureate?
- Seamus Heaney
- Simon Armitage
- Andrew Motion
- John Betjeman
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In which town was Simon Armitage born?
- Bradford
- Sheffield
- Leeds
- Huddersfield
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What does the term 'manhunt' mean in a literary context?
- Fugitive pursuit
- Rescue mission
- Military parade
- Political election
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Who is the named speaker of the poem?
- A police officer
- Laura
- A journalist
- The poet himself
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Which anthology collection contains 'The Manhunt (Laura's Poem)'?
- Conflict
- Belonging
- Relationships
- Time and Place
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Under which anthology category is Armitage's poem placed?
- Contemporary
- Victorian
- Literary Heritage
- Romantic
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Which region of England is Armitage's home associated with?
- West Yorkshire
- East Anglia
- Cumbria
- Lancashire
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What kind of language does Simon Armitage frequently employ in his poetry?
- Complex jargon
- Archaic English
- Colloquial speech
- Formal academic
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What does the possessive subtitle 'Laura's Poem' suggest about the perspective?
- Laura is antagonist
- Laura is critic
- Laura is narrator
- Laura is setting
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Why might a war poem focus on a bystander's perspective?
- Details combat tactics
- Outlines peace treaties
- Lists weapon specifications
- Explores emotional consequences
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What is colloquial language?
- Archaic religious language
- Legal jargon
- Scientific terms
- Everyday speech
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What effect does sustained tension create in a narrative?
- Relief
- Boredom
- Suspense
- Comedy
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What is the defining characteristic of narrative poetry?
- Tells a story
- Expresses pure emotion
- Argues a political point
- Describes a landscape
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What is the primary effect of using a named speaker in a poem?
- Objectifies the subject
- Creates historical distance
- Personalises the events
- Removes all bias
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What does a bracketed subtitle typically add to a poem?
- Publication date
- Metrical guide
- Clarifying perspective
- Rhyme scheme clue
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Which element most helps readers imagine the tension of a manhunt?
- Pursuit imagery
- Domestic comfort
- Pastoral scenery
- Academic vocabulary
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What central theme is implied by a poem about a manhunt told by a partner?
- Waiting and anxiety
- Joyful celebration
- Bored indifference
- Physical triumph
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What do poems about crime in relationship anthologies often test?
- Financial budgeting
- Legal precedents
- Loyalty and love
- Police procedures
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Which literary term describes a sudden revelation at the end of a story?
- Prologue
- Twist
- Caesura
- Refrain
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Which dramatic device builds anticipation towards a future outcome?
- Flashback
- Suspense
- Catharsis
- Surprise
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