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    What is the form of 'Ulysses' by Alfred, Lord Tennyson?

    Dramatic monologue in blank verse.

    What themes are explored in 'Ulysses'?

    Restlessness, ageing, duty versus desire, quest for knowledge.

    How does Ulysses view domestic life?

    He finds it dull and unfulfilling.

    What does the phrase 'To follow knowledge like a sinking star' suggest?

    A desire for experience beyond ordinary limits.

    What is the tone of 'The Poet' by William Shakespeare?

    Sceptical yet admiring of the poet's creativity.

    How does Theseus characterize the poet's imagination?

    As a visionary that sees beyond ordinary perception.

    What is the significance of the mirror in Sylvia Plath's 'Mirror'?

    It represents truth and the struggle with self-perception.

    What does the mirror claim about its reflection?

    It is exact and truthful, without preconceptions.

    What theme does 'Ozymandias of Egypt' convey?

    The transience of power and the irony of hubris.

    What does the inscription on Ozymandias's pedestal reveal?

    A boast that is now ironically undercut by desolation.

    What is the main theme of 'For Oom Piet' by Finuala Dowling?

    Kindness and human connection can transform lives.

    How does the perspective of the child differ from the adult in 'For Oom Piet'?

    The child sees openness, while the adult sees caution.

    What is the speaker's request in 'Remember' by Christina Rossetti?

    To be remembered after death.

    What shift occurs in the sestet of 'Remember'?

    From a demand to a gentle release of the beloved.

    What is the overall mood of 'Remember'?

    Poignant yet calm and loving.

    What techniques should be used in unseen poetry analysis?

    Identify speaker, tone, theme, and link techniques to effects.