War Photographer
Edexcel GCSE English Literature revision on War Photographer. Aligned to the Edexcel GCSE English Literature 1ET0 specification. This bank has 15 practice questions on this topic.
Sample questions (3 of 15)
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Question 1
Who is the speaker of the lines: 'The only light is red and softly glows, / as though this were a church and he / a priest preparing to intone a Mass'?
- A) The photographer
- B) The editor
- C) A soldier
- D) The poet
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Answer: The photographer
The poem uses a first-person perspective to describe the photographer's internal experience. The religious imagery reflects how he views his work as a solemn, ritualistic act.
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Question 2
What literary technique is used in the phrase: 'All flesh is grass'?
- A) Metaphor
- B) Personification
- C) Onomatopoeia
- D) Hyperbole
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Answer: Metaphor
The quote is an allusion to Isaiah 40:6, metaphorically suggesting that human life is fragile and temporary. It highlights the photographer's cynical view of the rapid loss of life in war zones.
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Question 3
What does the line 'He has a job to do' reveal about the photographer's state of mind: 'He has a job to do'?
- A) He is indifferent to the suffering
- B) He uses work to detach from trauma
- C) He is excited by the danger
- D) He hates his employer
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Answer: He uses work to detach from trauma
The phrase acts as a mantra to compartmentalise his emotions. By focusing on the mechanical task of his profession, he attempts to suppress the psychological impact of the war scenes he has captured.
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