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English Literature: 2 of 4

Topic sentence Both ‘Exposure’ and ‘Storm on the Island’ Question: Compare the ways the poets in Storm on the Island and
poems explore conflict between man and one other poem (Exposure) explore conflict with nature.
nature. Exemplar response:

Point ‘Exposure’ In ‘Exposure’, Owen uses ................ to show Both ‘Storm on the Island’ and ‘Exposure’ explore the way humans
(including the technique) that the real conflict facing the soldiers is … respond to the power of nature and the conflict this can cause.
Heaney describes the islanders’ determination to fight against
Evidence from ’Exposure ’ Quote
nature’s elements in the opening of ‘Storm …’ by using imagery: ‘We
are prepared; we build our houses squat’. This gives us a strong
Analysis - technique & Owen uses personification to… impression of houses built to withstand the storm. The repetition of
language analysis: zoom
in and explain what has the plural pronoun ‘we’ suggests they are a strong community,
been used and why. joining forces to physically strengthen their houses and make calm,

Develop – explain the This makes the reader feel… confident attempts to win the battle against the storm, controlling
effect of the techniques. nature. However, in ‘Exposure’ nature seems to have tightened its
Connective and point Similar to ‘Exposure’, the conflict in ‘Storm on grip on humans. Owen’s anger and frustration is felt in the
personified line ‘the merciless winds knive us…’ which makes the
highlighting the the Island’ is …
similarity/ difference Whereas, in ‘Storm on the Island’ conflict weather appear as an aggressor, showing the soldiers faced more
between the two poems with nature is presented as... than one enemy on the battlefield. The powerful verb ‘knive’
Evidence from ‘Storm on Quote exemplifies how the wind was piercing, adding to the danger they
the Island’ faced from the enemy soldiers. Leaving the reader feeling shocked.
Analysis - technique & Heaney’s use of imagery … Their sense of hopelessness is highlighted as they face a conflict
language analysis: zoom against nature they are not equipped to fight. In the opening of
in and explain what has ‘Exposure’, Owen’s plight gives readers a realistic portrayal of the
been used and why. unexpected and fearsome conflict the soldiers faced from nature. In
Develop – explain the The reader is surprised… contrast, Heaney’s view of overcoming the power of nature is more
effect of the techniques. optimistic having been influenced by his childhood growing up on a
Comparison of how Both poets were influenced by their own farm in Northern Island. The reader can understand why Owen
structure or context personal experiences. portrays the soldiers as despondent and desperate due to the
shapes both poems Owen’s poem was shaped by his experience constant attacks from the weather. In contrast, Heaney’s islanders
of… Heaney was influenced by... are confident they can overcome the violent storm.