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Cie Questions on Adcock

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FLEUR ADCOCK
June 2012/62
Either (a) With close reference to three poems, discuss the ways in which Adcock explores different aspects of change. Or (b) Write a critical appreciation of the following poem, discussing how far it is characteristic of Adcock’s poetry in this selection. (Toads)
June 2012/61
Either (a) ‘Adcock’s poems about personal relationships are characterised by their lack of sentimentality.’ With detailed reference to three poems, discuss Adcock’s poetic methods in the light of this statement. Or (b) Write a critical appreciation of the following poem, discussing how far you think it is characteristic of Adcock’s methods and concerns. (The Three-toed Sloth)
November 2012/63
Either (a) ‘Adcock sees the animal world in terms of the human world.’ With close reference to three poems, discuss this view, paying particular attention to Adcock’s poetic methods and effects. Or (b) Write a critical appreciation of the following poem, showing how characteristic it is of
Adcock’s methods and concerns. (Water)
November 2012/62
Either (a) By what means and with what effects does Adcock present the idea of home? You should make detailed reference to three poems. Or (b) Write a critical appreciation of the following poem, showing how far it is characteristic of Adcock’s methods and concerns. (A Way Out)
June 2013/62
Either (a) With reference to three poems from your selection, discuss Adcock’s treatment of a sense of place. Or (b) Paying close attention to Adcock’s poetic methods and effects, write a critical appreciation of the following poem, showing how far it is characteristic of her work. (Tadpoles)
June 2013/61
Either (a) Paying close attention to Adcock’s poetic methods and effects, discuss some of the ways she presents her experience of New Zealand. You should refer to three poems from your selection. Or (b) Paying close attention to Adcock’s poetic methods and effects, write a detailed appreciation of the following poem showing how far it is characteristic of her work.
(Last Song)

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