Selected Poems (2013 Edition) by Tony Harrison (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Quizzes
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When was Harrison's Selected Poems published by Penguin?
When was Harrison's Selected Poems published by Penguin?
2013
Which three major works form the basis of Harrison's Selected Poems?
Which three major works form the basis of Harrison's Selected Poems?
Loiners, School of Eloquence, v.
Where and when was Tony Harrison born?
Where and when was Tony Harrison born?
Leeds, 1937
What was Harrison's father's occupation?
What was Harrison's father's occupation?
Miner
What does the term 'brassed-off' mean in Harrison's poetry?
What does the term 'brassed-off' mean in Harrison's poetry?
Frustrated and resentful
Which accent does Harrison contrast with Yorkshire dialect in his work?
Which accent does Harrison contrast with Yorkshire dialect in his work?
Received Pronunciation (RP)
What powerful image does 'National Trust' use to show workers being silenced?
What powerful image does 'National Trust' use to show workers being silenced?
Mouths full of slate
Which traditional poetic form does Harrison use ironically for working-class content?
Which traditional poetic form does Harrison use ironically for working-class content?
Sonnet
Which two poets is Harrison's protest poetry compared to?
Which two poets is Harrison's protest poetry compared to?
Blake and Heaney
Which work forms the centrepiece of Harrison's Selected Poems?
Which work forms the centrepiece of Harrison's Selected Poems?
The School of Eloquence