Elements of Political and Social Protest Writing

A vocabulary list of literary techniques to help with AO2 and literature analysis, made by an A* student. Provides the writer's method and the definition, with examples when it's unclear. It will help with being able to spot links and methods in unseen extracts as well as just in your texts. Example: "Blazon – List of physical features of a female beloved. ‘Thy tongue, thy face, thy limbs, actions and spirit // Do give thee fivefold Blazon.’ (Astrophil and Stella)" I made it w...

A* level analysis and summaries of 14 Blake Poems: Introduction (I) Introduction (E) The Chimney Sweeper (I) The Chimney Sweeper (E) The Garden of Love The Schoolboy The Shepherd Nurse’s Song (I) Nurse’s Song (E) The Sick Rose London The Tiger The Little Black Boy Ah! Sunflower Perfect for prioritising a few key poems before your exam - covers the main themes, context, structure and forms, analysis and links to other poems. Perfect to blurt from and make essay plans with.

Unlock the power of protest literature with this comprehensive Social, Political, and Protest Writing (SPPW) study guide. Perfect for students and educators alike, this resource explores how literature can challenge injustice, spotlight oppression, and inspire social change. Using Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner and Tony Harrison’s poetry, the guide examines: Themes of oppression, violence, power, and rebellion Authorial methods including narrative structure, language, symbolism, ...

This document provides a complete set of exam-ready essay plans covering the major protest and power themes in William Blake’s Songs of Innocence and Experience, tailored for OCR and AQA A-Level English Literature students. Perfect for last-minute revision or structured coursework preparation, this guide helps you plan high-level essays by clustering poems around Blake's central messages. Included Essay Plan Themes: Chains, Binding & Restriction – explores oppression and mental i...

This comprehensive revision document is your ultimate companion for studying William Blake’s Songs of Innocence and Experience at A-Level (OCR or AQA). Packed with detailed analysis, contextual insights, and critical interpretations, it covers all key poems from both collections with side-by-side thematic comparisons, helping you master: Innocence vs Experience Blake’s views on religion, authority, and social injustice Symbolism, language, form and structure (AO2) Historical and...

This document contains a detailed analysis of key quotes from eight of William Blake's most important poems in Songs of Innocence and Experience. Each analysis is adaptable for any exam question, with embedded critical perspectives (AO5) and contextual insights. This resource also explores key themes across the collection, particularly in relation to political and social protest writing. The 8 poems covered are: 'The Little Black Boy' (Songs of Innocence), 'Holy Thursday' (Songs of Experience), ...

This document is a comprehensive study guide designed for students preparing for the AQA A-Level English Language and Literature exams. It is structured to cover all aspects of the assessment, including the scheme of assessment, aims of the course, detailed breakdowns of each Assessment Objective (AO)

Revision notes for the kite runner, the handmaid's tale, and Blake's songs of innocence and experience. AQA English Lit B Paper 2 Social and political protest writing. Covers: various critical interpretations and author's intentions when writing,