Exam (elaborations)
Unseen English Literature GCSE Essay
Written 20/03/2019 AQA Question from Paper 2 2017 18 Marks
[Show more]
Seller
Follow
Content preview
AQA GCSE English LiteratureUnseen Poetry - Autumn from 2017
Example Grade 7 Essay - 18 Marks
Written 20/03/2019
Paper Reference - 8702/2
In ‘Autumn’ by Alan Bold, Autumn is presented as a destructive season with the
personification of “grabbing the green stuff”. This suggests that Autumn is stealing all of the
leaves from the world. In particular, the lexical choice of the adjective “green” has
connotations of life and vibrancy which is significant because it suggests that Autumn is
taking away all of the joy and happiness in the world by replacing it with dull yet still natural
colours. From this, we can infer that the writer is not fond of the season Autumn which in turn
makes us think about the consequences it has on our lives. Furthermore, Autumn steals the
“green” “like an experienced robber”, a simile which further reinforces the idea of Autumn
making our lives more depressing by taking the colours that make it vibrant and joyous.
Alternatively, the fact that Autumn is “experienced” suggests that it has been doing this for
longer than even humans have been around, therefore, it makes it natural and feel as
though it is necessary to prepare for winter. As a reader, I feel conflicted as to whether
Autumn is good for us as people or not due to the theft and betrayal that is portrayed in the
poem. The writer may have done this to show how the effects of Autumn can have a drastic
effect on the visuals and look of the environment, yet it seems like this is happening for a
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller annaliese. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for £4.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
67474 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy revision notes and other study material for 14 years now