iGCSE Questions for ‘Blessing’

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Written By Natasha Tabani

A list of practice questions for the poem ‘Blessing’, tailored towards Edexcel iGCSE Literature exams. If you’re looking for support with this poem, take a look at our resources below:

THE QUESTIONS 

Re-read Blessing and Prayer Before Birth. Compare how the writers present the idea of spirituality in the poems. You should make reference to language, form and structure. Support your answer with examples from the poems.

Re-read Blessing. Compare the ways the writers present impactful memories in Blessing and one other poem from the anthology. You should make reference to language, form and structure. Support your answer with examples from the poems.

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Need more help? Please take a look at our Complete Edexcel IGCSE Poetry Revision Course!

This course includes: 

  • A full breakdown of all the poems 

  • Tons of theme, context and language/structure/form analysis 

  • Key quotes 

  • Practice essay questions 

  • Grades 5-9 example answers 

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