Power and Conflict Poetry Flashcards
(24 cards)
What is the central theme of the Power and Conflict Anthology?
The central theme is the exploration of power dynamics and conflict in various contexts.
Fill in the blank: The poem ‘Ozymandias’ illustrates the ______ of power.
transience
True or False: The anthology includes works from both historical and contemporary poets.
True
Which poet wrote ‘Exposure’?
Wilfred Owen
What is a common motif found in the poems of the Power and Conflict Anthology?
The effects of war on humanity.
Multiple Choice: Which poem features the line ‘My Last Duchess’?
A) ‘Ozymandias’
B) ‘My Last Duchess’
C) ‘War Photographer’
D) ‘Exposure’
B) ‘My Last Duchess’
Short Answer: Name one poem that addresses the theme of personal conflict.
‘The Prelude’
What literary device is prevalent in ‘London’ by William Blake?
Imagery
True or False: ‘War Photographer’ reflects on the emotional impact of war photography.
True
Fill in the blank: The poem ‘Charge of the Light Brigade’ portrays the ______ of war.
heroism
Who is the author of ‘The Soldier’?
Rupert Brooke
Multiple Choice: In which poem is the phrase ‘half-formed ghost’ found?
A) ‘War Photographer’
B) ‘The Emigrée’
C) ‘Exposure’
D) ‘Poppies’
B) ‘The Emigrée’
What does the poem ‘Poppies’ symbolize in the context of conflict?
Remembrance and loss
Short Answer: Describe the tone of ‘Exposure’ by Wilfred Owen.
Haunting and bleak
True or False: ‘The Prelude’ focuses solely on nature.
False
Fill in the blank: The poem ‘Cousin Kate’ is a commentary on ______ relationships.
power
Multiple Choice: Which poet is known for their anti-war themes in the anthology?
A) Ted Hughes
B) Wilfred Owen
C) Robert Browning
D) Lord Alfred Tennyson
B) Wilfred Owen
What is the primary conflict depicted in ‘My Last Duchess’?
Jealousy and control
Short Answer: What is the significance of the title ‘War Photographer’?
It highlights the role and emotional burden of those who document war.
True or False: The anthology emphasizes the futility of conflict.
True
Fill in the blank: ‘The Emigrée’ reflects on the theme of ______ from one’s homeland.
exile
What is the setting for much of ‘Exposure’?
The trenches during World War I
Multiple Choice: Which poem uses a dramatic monologue form?
A) ‘Ozymandias’
B) ‘My Last Duchess’
C) ‘War Photographer’
D) ‘The Soldier’
B) ‘My Last Duchess’
What emotion does ‘Poppies’ evoke regarding the impact of war?
Grief and nostalgia
