Month: March 2023

The media has become a dangerous part of daily life. To what extent do you agree?

Possible points for discussing if media has become a dangerous part of daily life

  • examine the role that media in its various forms must play in daily life
  • explore the extent to which media has become dangerous
  • make a judgement, based on the consideration of the evidence and argument put forward.
  • the media benefits daily life in many ways as it is an instant form of communication
  • media can inform, educate and inspire people of all ages
  • it allows for the showcasing of talents and gives great entertainment
  • it being a simple means of promoting awareness of products, services, views and ideals
  • media isolating people resulting in various social and health problems
  • the promotion of extreme views can have a damaging impact on society
  • media can be one-sided and give narrow viewpoints on important issues
  • inappropriate media having a damaging impact on children and other vulnerable people

Evaluate whether poets have any role to play in society.

Possible points for whether poets have any role to play in society.

  • explore the various forms that poetry can take
  • assess the function and role of poets in society
  • make a judgement, based on the consideration of the evidence and argument put forward.
  • poetry being a distinct literary art form, conveying a message in fewer words than a novel
  • poetry having historic and current roles being central to our culture
  • poets performing their work live as well as writing it down
  • new ideas about the understanding of poetry being established in the literary world
  • many poets writing in protest against various important current issues
  • poetry being conveyed by music, which may attract a wider audience
  • poets are not always looked at with favour, as many feel their role is not important in the world today
  • it is being difficult to engage young people in poetry as they argue that other subjects are more important.