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Exploring regional pride in the poem ‘Anthem of the North’

Quiz by Oak National Academy: KS3 English (2)

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  • Q1
    What is a region?
    an area within a country
    a capital city
    a group of countries
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  • Q2
    What is usually the tone of an anthem?
    melancholy
    upbeat
    sarcastic
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  • Q3
    In which region did Lemn Sissay grow up in?
    the South of England
    the West of England
    the North of England
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  • Q4
    What part of Northern history does Sissay give credit to in 'Anthem of The North'?
    the emergence of the suffragette movement
    it having Roman architecture
    the invention of the light switch
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  • Q5
    What technique does Lemn Sissay use in Stanza ten of 'Anthem of The North' to appeal to the reader?
    direct address
    simile
    anaphora
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  • Q6
    Why might the North of England be particularly important to Sissay?
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