Lesson 2.3.12
2.3.12 The Class Game – Mary Casey Quiz: Pearson Edexcel English Literature, Unit 2
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The 20 questions
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Which poet wrote 'The Class Game'?
- Grace Nichols
- Wendy Cope
- Mary Casey
- Imtiaz Dharker
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Which collection contains 'The Class Game'?
- Conflict
- Relationships
- Time and Place
- Belonging
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Which three types of poems make up the Conflict poetry collection?
- Romantic, Literary Heritage, Contemporary
- Victorian, Georgian, Elizabethan
- Modern, Classical, Traditional
- Narrative, Lyrical, Dramatic
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Which time period does the contemporary poem 'The Class Game' belong to?
- Renaissance era
- Romantic period
- Victorian era
- Late twentieth century
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What is the primary meaning of class in this title?
- Elegant style
- Group of pupils
- School lesson
- Social standing
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What are the three core analytical elements required for poetry comparison?
- Plot, character and theme
- Context, metre and rhyme
- Setting, tone and genre
- Language, form and structure
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How does contextual knowledge help when studying a poem?
- Dictates strict rhythm
- Replaces close reading
- Shapes its meaning
- Proves historical fact
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Which term describes the central message explored in a poem?
- Theme
- Caesura
- Stanza
- Volta
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What does poetry structure examine regarding layout?
- Vocabulary choices
- Rhyme schemes
- Lines and stanzas
- Historical dates
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What term describes a poem's type and structural framework?
- Poetic form
- Literal meaning
- Stanza length
- Narrative voice
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Which contextual feature is standard for poetry comparison?
- Font style
- Historical period
- Book cover
- Page count
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What is the main function of textual quotations in an essay?
- Supporting analysis
- Replacing explanations
- Summarising plot
- Lengthening paragraphs
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How is conflict defined as a literary theme?
- Romantic partnership
- Historical narrative
- Peaceful resolution
- Opposing forces struggle
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What can children's games often reflect in literature?
- Wider societal rules
- Ancient mythology
- Pure innocence
- Random chaos
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Which tone is commonly adopted in poems about social division?
- Nostalgic and dreamy
- Critical or wry
- Indifferent and neutral
- Joyful and celebratory
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Which technique most often reveals a speaker's attitude?
- Page count
- Rhyme alone
- Publication year
- Tone
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Why might a poet use a playful title for a serious topic?
- To avoid censorship
- To improve rhyme
- To create irony
- To confuse readers
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Which comparative approach works best across different historical poetry periods?
- Language and context
- Rhyme and rhythm
- Plot and setting
- Character and dialogue
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How do conflict poems by Casey, Carson and Weir primarily treat conflict?
- Personal lens
- Political debate
- Historical overview
- Military strategy
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What makes an evaluative comment effective in a literature essay?
- Backed by evidence
- Written in bullet points
- Focused only on context
- Free of direct quotes
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