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Exploring Narrative Voice in Poetry: An Analysis of Henry Read's Poem

This analysis explores Henry Read's poem to understand narrative voice, identify speakers, analyze tone, and dissect the use of contrasting elements. Participants can enhance communication skills, teamwork, and critical thinking. By highlighting weapon-related and peaceful terms, examining repetitions, and discussing the poem's success, readers delve into Read's technique and imagery.

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Exploring Narrative Voice in Poetry: An Analysis of Henry Read's Poem

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  1. To develop an understanding of the poem • To develop awareness of how narrative voice is used in poetry. Aims: C ontent A ttitude Atmosphere or T echnique Key Skills: Communication Working with others Improving own learning and performance S uccess

  2. Biography • Born: 22 February 1914 • University of Birmingham – BA, MA • Teacher and journalist • Called up: 1941 – Japanese translator • BBC playwright and poet • Died: 8 December 1986 Henry Read

  3. Click to hear the poem being read by the poet

  4. There are two speakers in this poem. Explain who they are and what they are doing or thinking. Use a highlighter to show the separate speaker’s lines Optional: with a partner, prepare a reading of this poem. The poem is supposed to be split into five stanzas. Mark these breaks on your sheets. Explain your decisions. C ontent Read the Poem Carefully…

  5. A ttitude • Underline every word that you associate with guns or weapons in red. • Underline every word that you associate with natural or peaceful feelings in green.

  6. Explain why you think the poet has joined these two very different elements? Find the repetition in each stanza and underline it. Why do you think the poet used this technique? T echnique Key words: pun contrast juxtaposition

  7. S uccess • Write a paragraph explaining why you think this poem is successful. Key words: pun contrast juxtaposition imagery

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