charge of the light brigade

Question 1

summary

Answer 1

-“The Charge of the Light Brigade” celebrates an act of bravery and sacrifice—a suicidal cavalry charge during the Crimean war.
makes them heroes.

Question 2

context

Answer 2

-‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ was written in response to the British troops faced, during the Crimean war.
670 soldiers went to war
110 were killed

Question 3

intention

Answer 3

-The Charge of the Light Brigade is an emotive poem which both praises and laments the action of the battle. During the Crimean War the idea of the heroic and brave British soldier emerged, whose moral duty was to fight for justice.

Question 4

techniques

Answer 4

• repetition
• alliteration
• personification

Question 5

theme

Answer 5

• Themes. ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ by Alfred Tennyson discovers the theme of patriotism, war, and nationalism
• patriotism:

Question 6

effect

Answer 6

-The poet wants us to “honour the Light Brigade, honour the charge they made”. This creates the impression that all the soldiers go through this experience together and are all affected.

Question 7

language

Answer 7

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Question 8

structure

Answer 8

-6 stanzas
-narrative poem
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