IOC Commentary Structure

IOC Commentary Structure The Wholly Innocent

Intro -

‘The poem that I have been given is…’ Give a very brief summary of the poem, context and its message (don’t compare to

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Dawe poems except for ‘this is exemplary of Dawe’s style) Explain the voice/speaker and the effect created Finish with your thesis

The poem I have been given is The Wholly Innocent. This poem is typical of Dawe’s subject matter in that it aims to give a voice to a ‘silent victim’, in this case an aborted fetus. As Dawe is a devout

Catholic, the poem takes an accusatory and passionate tone that serves as a call to action for readers to oppose abortion.

Structure -

‘Firstly, the str uctural features of the poem include…’

Provide reference points/examples/discuss in relation to your thesis

The poem takes a more rigid structur e compared to many of Dawe’s poems, with a strict rhyme structure giving the poem a songlike quality.

Style Language -

‘Additionally, Dawe uses various sound devices in his language choices…’


Techniques -

Finally, Dawe employs imagery and figurative language to…’ Provide reference points/examples/discuss in relation to your thesis

Conclusion -

Not just a summary Reflective – shows that you have thought about the poem – use first person Make a personal comment about its im pact on you and the conclusions that you’ve come to

Doctor to Patient Intro -

‘The poem that I have been given is…’ Give a very brief summary of the poem, context and its message (don’t compare to

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Dawe poems except for ‘this is exemplary of Dawe’s style) Explain the voice/speaker and the effect created Finish with your thesis

The poem I have been given is The Wholly Innocent. This poem is typic al of Dawe’s subject matter in that it aims to give a voice to a ‘silent victim’, in this case an aborted fetus. As Dawe is a devout Catholic, the poem takes an accusatory and passionate tone that serves as a call to action for readers to oppose abortion.

Structure -

‘Firstly, the str uctural features of the poem include…’


The poem takes a more rigid structure compared to many of Dawe’s poems, with a strict rhyme

structure giving the poem a songlike quality.

Style Language -

‘Additionally, Dawe uses various sound devices in his language choices…’


Techniques -

Finally, Dawe employs imagery and figurative language to…’ Provide reference points/examples/discuss in relation to your thesis

Conclusion -

Not just a summary Reflective – shows that you have thought about the poem – use first person Make a personal comment about its im pact on you and the conclusions that you’ve come to

IOC Commentary Structure

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