Destruction Of Sennacherib

Question 1

Destruction of Sennacherib

Answer 1

Based on event from the Old Testament
Assyrian army mysteriously defeated over night due to Gods protection
Written by lord Byron

Question 2

Destruction of Sennacherib language quote and technique

Answer 2

Definitive article - power and status
Violent unsuspected attack, a fold of sheep is protected by God, foreshadowing downfall
The Assyrian came down like the wolf on the fold

Question 3

Destruction of Sennacherib punctuation quote and technique

Answer 3

And their heart but once heaved, for ever grew still

Caesura- the comma slows the pace, reflecting on the finality of death
This calm lifeless line creates a stark contrast to the powerful imagery to silence, enforcing power of God

Question 4

Destruction of Sennacherib form quote and technique

Answer 4

The tents were all silent, the banners alone / the lances unlifted, the trumpet unblown

AABB rhyme scheme- neat and organised = well planned and orchestrated attack, makes downfall more shocking and unexpected

Anapestic tetrameter- strong galloping rhythm , fast paced ,impending doom