Storyteller – Liz Lochhead

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Overview and Context

'Storyteller' by Liz Lochhead is one of the 15 poems in the Songs of Ourselves Volume 1 anthology for Paper 1, Section A.
The poem explores the power of oral tradition and the importance of storytelling in preserving culture and identity.
Lochhead presents storytelling as a way to connect with the past and to pass on wisdom and values to future generations.
The poem likely reflects on the role of the storyteller as a keeper of history and tradition, and the impact of their voice.
It may also consider the tension between oral and written traditions, and the value of each in a changing world.

Key Themes

Oral tradition: The poem celebrates the power of spoken stories to preserve history and cultural identity.
Cultural identity: Storytelling is shown as a way to maintain a connection to one's roots and heritage.
Memory and history: The poem suggests that stories keep the past alive and allow it to be shared across generations.
Community and belonging: The act of storytelling brings people together and creates a sense of shared experience.
Change and continuity: The poem may explore how traditions adapt or survive in the face of modernity.

Form and Structure

Lochhead uses a free verse form, which mimics the natural rhythms of speech and oral storytelling.
The poem may have an irregular structure, reflecting the unpredictable nature of spoken stories.
Enjambment and caesura might be used to create a conversational tone and to control the pace of the narrative.
The first-person voice or direct address could draw the reader into the storytelling experience.
The poem might use repetition or refrain to emphasise key ideas and to echo the patterns of oral tradition.

Language and Imagery

Lochhead employs sensory imagery to bring the stories to life and to evoke a vivid sense of place and time.
Colloquial language and dialect may be used to reflect the authenticity of the storyteller's voice.
Metaphors and similes could compare storytelling to other activities, such as weaving or journeying.
The poet might use symbolism, such as light and darkness, to represent knowledge and ignorance.
Sound devices like alliteration and assonance may create a musical quality that mirrors the oral tradition.

Tone and Mood

The tone is likely to be nostalgic and reverent, celebrating the storyteller's role.
There may be a sense of urgency or warning about the loss of oral traditions.
The mood can shift from warm and intimate to solemn or reflective, depending on the story being told.
Lochhead might adopt an ironic or critical tone when discussing the neglect of storytelling in modern society.
The overall effect is to make the reader appreciate the value of stories and the people who tell them.

Writer's Methods and Effects

Lochhead uses direct speech or quoted phrases to give voice to the storyteller and to make the narrative immediate.
Rhythm and rhyme may be manipulated to mimic the patterns of speech and to enhance memorability.
The poem might employ contrast between the past and present, or between oral and written cultures.
Personification of abstract concepts like memory or tradition could make them more tangible.
The ending of the poem may be particularly important, offering a resolution or a lingering question about the future of storytelling.

Understanding the Text: Key Ideas

The poem emphasises that stories are not just entertainment but a vital means of cultural survival.
It suggests that the storyteller holds a position of respect and responsibility within the community.
Lochhead may be commenting on the power of language to shape identity and to resist oppression.
The poem could be seen as a tribute to the poet's own heritage and to the traditions that have influenced her.
It invites readers to consider their own relationship with storytelling and the stories that have shaped them.

Exam Preparation and Tips

In the exam, you will answer one question on 'Storyteller' from a choice of two, with the poem printed in the paper.
Focus on the key words of the question and develop a sustained personal and evaluative engagement with the poem.
Avoid simply listing poetic devices; instead, explore how and why Lochhead uses them to create meaning and effect.
Use connectives to link your ideas and present a coherent argument that addresses the question directly.
Refer to the poet by name to keep your focus on the text as a conscious construct.
Remember that context is only rewarded when it is linked to the themes and writer's purpose.
Aim to write a brief introduction, at least three analytical paragraphs, and a concise conclusion.
Manage your time: spend about 45 minutes on this question, as it is worth 25 marks.

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1.In 'Storyteller' by Liz Lochhead, what does the poem depict about oral tradition?
Medium
- AThe power of oral tradition
- BThe decline of written literature
- CThe conflict between generations
- DThe importance of technology
2.Which key theme is associated with Liz Lochhead's 'Storyteller' in the Songs of Ourselves Volume 1 anthology?
Medium
- ALove and relationships
- BHumans and nature
- CIndividual and cultural identity
- DWar and conflict
3.Which of the following poems from the Songs of Ourselves Volume 1 anthology are studied alongside Liz Lochhead's 'Storyteller'? (Select all that apply)
Medium
- A'Song: Love Armed' by Aphra Behn
- B'The Chimney-Sweeper' by William Blake
- C'Ozymandias' by Percy Bysshe Shelley
- D'Follower' by Seamus Heaney
- E'Sonnet 18' by William Shakespeare
4.In the Songs of Ourselves Volume 1 anthology, Liz Lochhead's 'Storyteller' is one of the 15 poems studied for Paper 1, Section A.
Easy
True or false?
5.Match each poem with its key theme as identified in the Songs of Ourselves Volume 1 overview.
Medium
- 'Storyteller' by Liz Lochhead
- 'Song: Love Armed' by Aphra Behn
- 'Hunting Snake' by Judith Wright
- 'A Different History' by Sujata Bhatt
- The power of oral tradition
- Unrequited love
- Humans and nature
- Individual and cultural identity
6.In Paper 1, Section A of the IGCSE Literature exam, how many questions on your studied cluster must you answer?
Medium
- AOne
- BTwo
- CThree
- DAll of them
7.Which of the following is NOT a theme explored in the cluster of poems that includes Liz Lochhead's 'Storyteller'?
Medium
- ALove and relationships
- BHumans and nature
- CIndividual and cultural identity
- DScience and technology
8.According to the overview, what does the poem 'Storyteller' by Liz Lochhead depict?
Medium
- AThe power of oral tradition
- BThe beauty of nature
- CThe pain of unrequited love
- DThe effects of colonialism

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9.In the Songs of Ourselves Volume 1 cluster studied for Paper 1 Section A, match each poem with the poet who wrote it.
Medium
- 'Storyteller'
- 'Where I Come From'
- 'The Cockroach'
- 'Hunting Snake'
- Liz Lochhead
- Elizabeth Brewster
- Kevin Halligan
- Judith Wright
10.Which of the following poems from the Songs of Ourselves Volume 1 cluster explore the key theme of 'Humans and nature'? (Select all that apply)
Medium
- A'Hunting Snake'
- B'Lament'
- C'Report to Wordsworth'
- D'Before the Sun'
- E'A Married State'
11.Which of the following poems from the Songs of Ourselves Volume 1 cluster explore the key theme of 'Individual and cultural identity'? (Select all that apply)
Medium
- A'A Different History'
- B'The Chimney-Sweeper'
- C'Carpet-weavers, Morocco'
- D'The Cockroach'
- E'Sonnet 18'
12.Which of the following are identified as key themes explored across the Songs of Ourselves Volume 1 cluster? (Select all that apply)
Medium
- ALove and relationships
- BHumans and nature
- CIndividual and cultural identity
- DScience and technology
13.Which of the following statements about the power of oral tradition in Liz Lochhead's 'Storyteller' are supported by the cluster overview? (Select all that apply)
Medium
- AThe poem depicts the power of oral tradition
- BThe poem is included in the Songs of Ourselves Volume 1 cluster assessed in 2026 and 2027
- CThe poem's key theme is love and relationships
- DThe poem presents a cynical view of unrequited love
14.In the IGCSE Literature in English exam, which of the following are accurate descriptions of the Paper 1 Section A poetry question? (Select all that apply)
Hard
- ACandidates answer one question from a choice of two on each set text
- BThe poems named in the questions are printed in the question paper
- CThe paper is an open text (open book) examination
- DCandidates must answer both poetry questions to gain full marks
15.According to the examiner guidance on Paper 1 Section A, which of the following are recommended when writing a poetry response? (Select all that apply)
Hard
- AWrite a brief introduction, at least three paragraphs and a concise conclusion
- BEngage with the key words of the question
- CFocus on the poem overall rather than analysing it line by line
- DUnload all the information you know about the poem
- ESpend most of the exam time on the poetry question
16.Put the following steps of a strong answer to a Paper 1 Section A poetry question into the order recommended by the examiner guidance.
Medium
- Engage with the key words of the question
- Explore how the poet's language, form and structure create effects
- Link your points to the writer's purpose
- Present a coherent argument using connectives
17.Put the following stages of planning and writing a Paper 1 Section A poetry response into the order recommended by the examiner guidance.
Medium
- Read the printed poem and the question carefully
- Plan an argument that engages with the key words of the question
- Write a brief introduction, at least three paragraphs and a concise conclusion
- Divide your time so that each of the two questions receives about 45 minutes
18.In Liz Lochhead's 'Storyteller', the power of oral tradition is the key idea depicted.
Easy
True or false?
19.In the Songs of Ourselves Volume 1 cluster, Liz Lochhead's 'Storyteller' is grouped under the theme of love and relationships.
Easy
True or false?
20.In Paper 1, Section A, candidates are given a choice of two questions on their studied cluster and answer one of them.
Easy
True or false?
21.In Liz Lochhead's 'Storyteller', which key theme from the Songs of Ourselves Volume 1 cluster is the poem said to depict?
Medium
- AIndividual and cultural identity
- BLove and relationships
- CHumans and nature
- DThe loss of childhood innocence
22.In the Songs of Ourselves Volume 1 cluster, which poem is paired with the theme of individual and cultural identity through its depiction of the power of oral tradition?
Medium
- ALiz Lochhead's 'Storyteller'
- BElizabeth Brewster's 'Where I Come From'
- CCharles Mungoshi's 'Before the Sun'
- DKevin Halligan's 'The Cockroach'
23.In Paper 1, Section A of the IGCSE Literature in English exam, the poems named in the questions are printed in the question paper and the exam is open text. What does this mean for a candidate studying Liz Lochhead's 'Storyteller'?
Medium
- AThey may bring a highlighted or underlined copy of their set text and use it to navigate to evidence
- BThey may bring sticky notes and separate sheets of paper into the exam
- CThey must memorise every line of every poem in the cluster
- DThey should write about all 15 poems in the cluster in their answer
24.A student writing about Liz Lochhead's 'Storyteller' includes a detailed biography of the poet and historical facts about Scotland. According to the examiner guidance for Paper 1, why is this unhelpful?
Hard
- ABiographical and historical information does not add value; context is rewarded only when it explores ideas about theme
- BBecause candidates are not allowed to refer to the poet's life in the exam
- CBecause the poem is printed in the question paper, so no background is needed at all
- DBecause only quotations from the poem earn marks
25.A student begins an answer on Liz Lochhead's 'Storyteller' by listing every poetic device they can find in the poem. According to the examiner guidance, why is this approach weak?
Medium
- AStarting with a list of devices is not productive; quoting and explaining meaning is not analysis, so the answer should explore how the poet's choices create effects
- BBecause poetic devices are not assessed in Paper 1 Section A
- CBecause the poem contains no poetic devices
- DBecause candidates should only write about the poem's ending
26.In Paper 1, each question is worth 25 marks. What does the examiner guidance say about how candidates should divide their time between Section A and Section B?
Medium
- ADivide time equally, spending about 45 minutes on each question
- BSpend about 60 minutes on the poetry question and 30 on the prose question
- CSpend about 30 minutes on the poetry question and 60 on the prose question
- DSpend as much time as needed on the first response, then rush the second
27.A question on Liz Lochhead's 'Storyteller' asks how the poet makes the poem 'memorable'. According to the examiner guidance, how should a candidate respond to such a question?
Hard
- ATreat words like 'memorable' as a particular focus and specifically examine the techniques that create that effect
- BIgnore the word 'memorable' and write everything they know about the poem
- CWrite mainly about the poet's life and Scottish history
- DAnalyse the poem strictly line by line from beginning to end
28.In Liz Lochhead's 'Storyteller', which key theme from the Songs of Ourselves Volume 1 cluster is the poem said to explore through its depiction of the power of oral tradition?
Medium
- AIndividual and cultural identity
- BHumans and nature
- CLove and relationships
- DThe hypocrisy of organised religion
29.A candidate writing on Liz Lochhead's 'Storyteller' wants to show understanding of the ideas the poem conveys. Which approach best meets AO2?
Medium
- AExploring what the poem suggests about tradition and cultural identity, supporting points with reference to the poem
- BReciting the plot of the poem in the order the events appear
- CListing every poetic device used in the poem without linking them to meaning
- DDescribing the poet's life and the history of Scotland in detail
30.In the Songs of Ourselves Volume 1 cluster, which poet wrote 'Storyteller'?
Medium
- ALiz Lochhead
- BElizabeth Brewster
- CSujata Bhatt
- DCarol Rumens
31.In the Songs of Ourselves Volume 1 cluster, Liz Lochhead's 'Storyteller' is grouped under the theme of individual and cultural identity.
Easy
True or false?
32.Which of the following are true of Liz Lochhead's 'Storyteller' as it is presented in the Songs of Ourselves Volume 1 cluster? (Select all that apply)
Medium
- AIt depicts the power of oral tradition
- BIt is grouped under individual and cultural identity
- CIt is by Liz Lochhead
- DIt is grouped under humans and nature
- EIt is grouped under love and relationships
33.Match each poem from the Songs of Ourselves Volume 1 cluster with the theme it is grouped under in the overview.
Medium
- 'Storyteller'
- 'Follower'
- 'Hunting Snake'
- 'A Different History'
- Individual and cultural identity
- Love and relationships
- Humans and nature
34.A candidate plans an answer on Liz Lochhead's 'Storyteller' that begins with the poet's biography and a history of Scotland. According to the examiner guidance, why is this a weak opening?
Hard
- AHistorical facts and biographical information do not add value; context is rewarded only when it explores ideas about theme and links to the writer's purpose
- BBecause examiners require at least one quotation in the opening sentence
- CBecause candidates are not allowed to name the poet in the introduction
- DBecause the poem is not printed in the question paper
35.A question on Liz Lochhead's 'Storyteller' asks how the poet makes the poem 'memorable'. According to the examiner guidance, what should a high-achieving response do?
Medium
- AExamine the specific techniques that create that effect, closely related to the question
- BList all the poetic devices in the poem
- CSummarise the poem's content in detail
- DExplain what the poem means line by line
36.Put the following stages of a strong answer to a Paper 1, Section A question on Liz Lochhead's 'Storyteller' into the order recommended by the examiner guidance.
Medium
- Engage with the key words of the question
- Write a brief introduction setting up a clear argument
- Write at least three paragraphs of close analysis of the poet's methods
- Write a concise conclusion
37.In Liz Lochhead's 'Storyteller', the poem is said to depict the power of oral tradition. Which assessment objective is primarily tested when a candidate analyses how the poet's choices of language, structure and form create this effect?
Medium
- AAO3
- BAO1
- CAO2
- DAO4
38.A candidate writes about Liz Lochhead's 'Storyteller' using the sentence: 'Sensory imagery, like "Smothered by the smog" and "sky slowing like a dying clock", creates a disturbing setting.' According to the examiner guidance for Paper 1, Section A, why is this an effective approach?
Medium
- AIt names a technique and explains the effect it creates, which is what examiners reward
- BIt provides biographical information about the poet, which examiners reward
- CIt lists every poetic device in the poem, which examiners reward
- DIt translates the quotation into simpler language, which examiners reward
39.In Liz Lochhead's 'Storyteller', the key idea depicted is the power of oral tradition. Which of the following approaches would help a candidate meet AO3 when writing about this poem? (Select all that apply)
Medium
- AExploring how the poet uses patterns of language
- BWriting about how the poet uses tone of voice through rhythm and rhyme
- CExplaining how endings present ideas
- DListing every poetic device found in the poem
- EProviding a detailed biography of Liz Lochhead
40.For Paper 1, Section A, which of the following are accurate statements about the exam paper on which Liz Lochhead's 'Storyteller' is assessed? (Select all that apply)
Medium
- AThe poems named in the questions are printed in the question paper
- BIt is an open text examination
- CCandidates answer one question from Section A
- DThere is a choice of two questions on each set text
- ECandidates must answer both Section A questions
41.Who is the poet of 'Storyteller' in the Songs of Ourselves Volume 1 anthology?
Medium
42.Complete the sentence about the poem 'Storyteller'.
Medium
Liz Lochhead's 'Storyteller' is a poem that depicts the power of ____ tradition.
43.In which anthology is Liz Lochhead's 'Storyteller' included?
Medium
44.In the Songs of Ourselves Volume 1 cluster, which key theme is Liz Lochhead's 'Storyteller' associated with?
Easy
45.What does Liz Lochhead's 'Storyteller' depict about tradition, according to the cluster overview?
Easy
46.In the Songs of Ourselves Volume 1 cluster, which poem by Liz Lochhead is one of the 15 poems assessed in Paper 1, Section A?
Medium
47.In Paper 1, Section A, how many questions on your studied cluster must you answer?
Medium
48.In which anthology is Liz Lochhead's 'Storyteller' included for study in Paper 1, Section A?
Easy
49.Complete the sentence about Liz Lochhead's 'Storyteller' using the key theme and idea from the cluster overview.
Easy
In the Songs of Ourselves Volume 1 cluster, the key theme of ____ is explored in 'Storyteller', which depicts the power of ____ tradition.
50.Complete the sentence about the exam paper on which 'Storyteller' is assessed.
Medium
In Paper 1, Section ____, candidates answer one question from a choice of ____ on their studied cluster, and each question is worth ____ marks.
51.In Liz Lochhead's 'Storyteller', what single idea about tradition is the poem said to depict?
Easy
52.Complete the sentence about Liz Lochhead's 'Storyteller' using the cluster overview.
Easy
In the Songs of Ourselves Volume 1 cluster, the power of ____ tradition is depicted in 'Storyteller' by Liz ____.
53.Explain how Liz Lochhead's 'Storyteller' reflects the theme of individual and cultural identity.
Medium
54.Using the examiner guidance for Paper 1, Section A, explain how a candidate should use the key words of a question on Liz Lochhead's 'Storyteller' when planning an answer.
Hard
55.Explain how a candidate studying Liz Lochhead's 'Storyteller' should use the poet's name and connectives when writing a Paper 1, Section A response.
Hard
56.A candidate writes about Liz Lochhead's 'Storyteller' by quoting lines and explaining their meaning. Using the examiner guidance, explain why this is not enough and what the candidate should do instead.
Hard
57.Using the examiner guidance for Paper 1, Section A, explain how a candidate writing on Liz Lochhead's 'Storyteller' should use the poet's name and connectives to strengthen an answer.
Hard

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## Storyteller – Liz Lochhead **Where it sits:** one of the 15 poems in the *Songs of Ourselves Volume 1* cluster for Paper 1, Section A (Poetry). In the exam you get a choice of two questions on your cluster and answer **one**; the full poem is printed on the paper. Each question is worth 25 marks — spend about 45 minutes on it. **What the poem is about:** the power of oral tradition. Lochhead presents storytelling passed on by word of mouth, not written down. ## Key theme: oral tradition - The poem depicts the **power of oral tradition** — stories and culture carried by voice and memory rather than print. - It belongs with the cluster's **individual and cultural identity** theme: some poems show powerless individuals exploited by their environments, others show individuals rising above their circumstances and finding comfort in cultural traditions. *Storyteller* is in the second group — culture as something handed down and kept alive. ## Writer's methods to discuss - **Form** — the way the poem looks and the type of poem it is. - **Structure** — how the poem is organised, and especially how it ends (cyclical or resolved?). - **Language** — the words chosen and the effects created. - **Tone of voice** — carried through rhythm and rhyme. - **Patterns of language** — recurring words, images and sounds. ## How to hit the top band - Examiners want a **"sustained personal and evaluative engagement"**: a brief introduction, at least three paragraphs and a concise conclusion. - Think about the poem **as a whole** rather than line by line; engage with the **key words of the question** first. - Quoting a line and explaining its meaning is **not** analysis. Explore *how* Lochhead makes decisions about language, and use linguistic terms to explain the effect on the reader. - Write about how she uses patterns of language, tone of voice through rhythm and rhyme, and how the ending presents ideas. - Keep every point tied to the question; don't unload everything you know about the poem. - Use the poet's name — it keeps you focused on the poem as a conscious construct. - Use connectives to build a coherent argument. - If the question uses words like **"moving"**, **"disturbing"** or **"memorable"**, that signals a particular focus: examine the techniques that create that effect. - **Context** is rewarded only when it explores ideas about theme; link points about societal values to the writer's purpose. Historical facts and biography add no value. - No marks for comments on other poems in the anthology — concentrate only on the poem given. ## Key terms - **Oral tradition** — culture, stories and knowledge passed on by spoken word. - **Form** — the shape or type of poem. - **Structure** — how the poem is organised, including its ending. - **Tone of voice** — the attitude conveyed, shaped by rhythm and rhyme. - **Sustained personal and evaluative engagement** — the quality examiners reward in the best responses.

Oral tradition: The passing on of stories, culture and knowledge by word of mouth rather than in writing; the power of oral tradition is the idea depicted in Liz Lochhead's 'Storyteller'.
Form: The way the poem looks or the type of poem it is — one of the writer's methods considered in the CIE Literature in English poetry mark scheme.
Structure: How the poem is organised, especially how it ends: is it cyclical or resolved? One of the writer's methods in the poetry mark scheme.
Language: The words a poet chooses and the effects they create; one of the writer's methods in the poetry mark scheme.
Tone of voice: The attitude conveyed through the poem, created through rhythm and rhyme.
Sustained personal and evaluative engagement: What CIE Literature in English examiners say the best responses to the Paper 1 poetry question show: thorough analysis with a brief introduction, at least three paragraphs and a concise conclusion, thinking about the poem overall rather than line by line.
Individual and cultural identity: The cluster theme covering poems that criticise exploitation by showing powerless individuals in their environments, and poems that reflect on how individuals rise above their circumstances and find comfort in cultural traditions.

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In which anthology and cluster does Liz Lochhead's 'Storyteller' appear for IGCSE Literature?

'Storyteller' appears in Songs of Ourselves Volume 1, one of the 15 poems in the cluster studied for Paper 1, Section A.

Which key theme does 'Storyteller' by Liz Lochhead explore?

It explores the power of oral tradition — the way stories and cultural identity are passed down through spoken word.

What is the main idea of 'Storyteller'?

The poem depicts the power of oral tradition, showing how stories are shared and kept alive through generations.

In which section of the exam will you answer a question on 'Storyteller'?

Paper 1, Section A (Poetry). You will have a choice of two questions on your studied cluster and must answer one.

How many poems are in the Songs of Ourselves Volume 1 cluster studied for Paper 1?

There are 15 poems in the cluster.

What does the examiner mean by a 'sustained personal and evaluative engagement'?

It means writing a thorough analysis that thinks about the poem overall rather than line by line, and engages with the key words of the question.

What structure should a high-scoring poetry answer follow?

Aim for a brief introduction, at least three paragraphs and a concise conclusion.

How should you use quotations in a poetry essay?

Quoting lines and explaining their meaning is not analysis; instead, explore how the poet makes decisions about language and the effect on the reader.

What should you focus on instead of simply identifying poetic techniques?

Focus on the poet's overarching ideas and how language, structure and form create meanings and achieve effects.

Why does using the poet's name help your analysis?

It keeps you thinking of the text as a conscious construct, so you focus on how the poet made choices when creating the poem.

What does the examiner say about including historical facts or biographical information?

It does not add value to your answers; context is rewarded only when you explore ideas about theme linked to the writer's purpose.

How should you divide your time in the Paper 1 exam?

Spend about 45 minutes on each question, as each is worth 25 marks.

What does the examiner warn about spending too much time on the poetry question?

It could affect your marks across the whole paper, as you may spend less time than necessary on Section B, the prose question.

What does 'personal response' mean in the context of the exam?

It means expressing what the text means to you in response to the task, and 'informed' means referring closely to the text in justifying these interpretations.

What types of questions might you be asked about 'Storyteller'?

You may be asked to explore how Lochhead presents the power of oral tradition, or how she uses language and structure to convey ideas about storytelling.

What is the significance of the title 'Storyteller'?

It highlights the central focus on the act of storytelling and the role of the storyteller in preserving cultural heritage.

How does 'Storyteller' relate to the theme of individual and cultural identity?

It shows how oral tradition shapes and preserves cultural identity, connecting individuals to their heritage through stories.

What should you avoid when writing about 'Storyteller'?

Avoid unloading all the information you know about the poem; instead, focus on answering the specific question asked.

What does the examiner say about writing lengthy introductions?

Lengthy introductions with biographical or historical facts unrelated to the question delay your answer and limit your overall grade.

How can you show a 'personal and evaluative engagement' with 'Storyteller'?

By engaging with the key words of the question and thinking about the poem overall, rather than analysing line by line.

What is the benefit of using connectives in your essay?

They link your ideas to present a coherent argument.

What does the examiner mean by 'deeper awareness of ideas and attitudes'?

It means exploring the poem beyond surface meanings to show understanding of the ideas and attitudes the poet conveys.

How does 'Storyteller' fit into the theme of 'The power of oral tradition'?

The poem depicts the power of oral tradition by showing how stories are passed down and kept alive through generations.

What is the examiner's advice about starting with a list of devices?

Starting with a list of devices used by the poet is not productive; instead, set up a clear argument that focuses on the writer's purposes.

What should your analysis of 'Storyteller' focus on?

It should focus on how Lochhead uses language, structure and form to create meanings and achieve effects, and how this relates to the question.

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