SECTION C: POETRY Answer Question 5. Compare the ways poets present ideas about loss and memory in 'Poppies' (Jane Weir) and in one other poem from the 'Conflict' anthology.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme. The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. Question 5
2. Levels of Response:
3. Level 1 (0-4 marks): Limited understanding of the poems or the theme. Addresses one poem with little or no focus on comparison or the specific theme of loss and memory. Little or no textual support.
4. Level 2 (5-9 marks): Some understanding of the poems and the theme. Attempts to compare, but may be superficial or imbalanced. Some textual reference, perhaps generalized. Focus may drift from loss and memory.
5. Level 3 (10-14 marks): Clear understanding of both poems and the theme of loss and memory. Relevant textual references used to support points. Clear attempt at comparison, identifying similarities and/or differences in presentation. May demonstrate some analytical comment on poetic methods.
6. Level 4 (15-18 marks): Detailed and perceptive analysis of how the poets present loss and memory in both selected poems. Well-chosen and integrated textual evidence. Clear and sustained comparison, exploring both similarities and differences in poetic methods and effects. Strong understanding of the poets' intentions.
7. Level 5 (19-20 marks): Sophisticated and incisive comparative exploration of the complex presentation of loss and memory in both poems. Excellent command of textual evidence, integrated seamlessly, used to support a nuanced and insightful comparison. Sophisticated understanding of the poets' craft and thematic intentions, including the emotional and psychological impact of their choices.