charge of the light brigade and exposure Flashcards
(26 cards)
Who is the author of the poem ‘Exposure’?
Wilfred Owen
What is the primary theme of ‘Exposure’?
The harsh realities of war and the psychological effects of trench warfare.
What literary device is predominantly used in ‘Exposure’?
Imagery
In ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’, what event is the poem based on?
The Battle of Balaclava during the Crimean War.
What is the famous opening line of ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’?
‘Half a league, half a league, half a league onward.’
True or False: ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ was written by Alfred Lord Tennyson.
True
What is the structure of ‘Exposure’ in terms of stanzas?
It consists of 8 stanzas.
Fill in the blank: ‘Exposure’ reflects the __________ of soldiers in WWI.
hopelessness
What is the tone of ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’?
Heroic yet tragic
In ‘Exposure’, what natural element is frequently mentioned as a source of suffering?
Cold
What is a key message in ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’?
The valor and bravery of soldiers despite the futility of war.
What does the phrase ‘the valley of death’ refer to in Tennyson’s poem?
The battlefield where the Light Brigade charged.
What technique does Owen use to convey the soldiers’ suffering in ‘Exposure’?
Personification of nature.
How does Owen depict the concept of time in ‘Exposure’?
As stagnant and torturous.
What is the rhyme scheme of ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’?
Varied, but often follows a rhythm of dactylic dimeter.
True or False: ‘Exposure’ was published during Wilfred Owen’s lifetime.
False
What does the repeated phrase ‘But nothing happens’ signify in ‘Exposure’?
The futility and inaction experienced by soldiers.
What historical context influenced Wilfred Owen’s poetry?
World War I
What is the main contrast presented in ‘Exposure’?
The contrast between nature and human suffering.
Who is the intended audience of ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’?
The British public and those affected by the war.
Fill in the blank: Wilfred Owen’s poetry often critiques __________.
The glorification of war
What is the effect of the repeated use of ‘the’ in ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’?
It creates a sense of inevitability and fate.
What inspired Tennyson to write ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’?
The reports of the charge during the Crimean War.
What emotional response does ‘Exposure’ aim to evoke in the reader?
Empathy for the suffering soldiers.
