English Mock Flashcards
(27 cards)
Who is the author of ‘Dulce et Decorum Est’?
Wilfred Owen
What is the central theme of ‘Dulce et Decorum Est’?
The horrors of war and the false notion that it is noble to die for one’s country.
True or False: The title ‘Dulce et Decorum Est’ translates to ‘It is sweet and fitting’.
True
Fill in the blank: The poem describes soldiers who are _____ and _____ from battle.
exhausted, wounded
What literary device is prominently used in ‘Dulce et Decorum Est’?
Imagery
What event is vividly depicted in the poem?
A gas attack on soldiers.
Multiple Choice: What does the term ‘Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori’ mean?
It is sweet and fitting to die for one’s country.
Short Answer: What effect does Owen aim to achieve by describing the soldier’s suffering?
To highlight the grim realities of war and challenge the glorification of combat.
True or False: Owen served in World War I.
True
What imagery is used to convey the physical state of the soldiers?
Descriptive language about their fatigue, injuries, and the effects of gas.
Fill in the blank: The poem’s structure includes _____ stanzas.
four
Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes the tone of ‘Dulce et Decorum Est’?
Bitter and ironic.
What does the poet suggest about the concept of honor in war?
It is a lie and a deceptive ideal.
Short Answer: How does Owen’s personal experience influence the poem?
His firsthand experience of war informs the vivid realism and emotional depth.
True or False: The poem ends with a call to glorify the war.
False
What is the significance of the phrase ‘In all my dreams’ in the poem?
It reflects the lasting trauma and nightmares experienced by soldiers.
Fill in the blank: The poem criticizes the _____ of war propaganda.
romanticization
Multiple Choice: What is the primary form of warfare depicted in the poem?
Trench warfare.
Short Answer: What does Owen use to convey the physical pain of the soldiers?
Graphic descriptions of their injuries and suffering.
True or False: The poem was published during Wilfred Owen’s lifetime.
False
What effect does the use of first-person perspective have in the poem?
It creates a personal and immediate connection to the reader.
Fill in the blank: The phrase ‘like old beggars under sacks’ suggests _____ and _____.
degradation, hopelessness
Multiple Choice: Which emotion is most prevalent throughout the poem?
Despair.
What does the poem suggest about the reality of dying in war?
It is painful and traumatic, not glorious.
