Power and Conflict Poetry Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is the main theme of ‘Ozymandias’ by Percy Bysshe Shelley?
The transience of power and the inevitable decline of all leaders and empires.
Fill in the blank: In ‘Exposure’ by Wilfred Owen, the soldiers face the harshness of _____ and the futility of war.
nature
True or False: ‘My Last Duchess’ by Robert Browning explores themes of jealousy and power in a relationship.
True
In ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’, what event is the poem based on?
The Battle of Balaclava during the Crimean War.
What does the imagery in ‘War Photographer’ by Carol Ann Duffy highlight?
The emotional and moral complexities of war photography.
Short Answer: In ‘London’ by William Blake, what societal issues are depicted?
Poverty, oppression, and the loss of innocence.
True or False: ‘The Prelude’ by William Wordsworth is a reflection on the power of nature.
True
What does the phrase ‘half-formed ghost’ in ‘Poppies’ symbolize?
The lingering presence of loss and the memory of a loved one.
What does the recurring motif of ‘the sea’ represent in ‘The Prelude’?
The vastness and power of nature.
Fill in the blank: In ‘Bayonet Charge’ by Ted Hughes, the soldier experiences a moment of _____ in battle.
fear
What does the ‘darkness’ symbolize in ‘London’?
Corruption and despair in urban life.
Short Answer: How does ‘Remains’ by Simon Armitage depict the psychological impact of war?
It illustrates the haunting memories and trauma experienced by soldiers.
True or False: ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ is an anti-war poem.
False; it glorifies bravery despite the futility.
What is the effect of the enjambment in ‘War Photographer’?
It creates a sense of urgency and flowing thought.
Multiple Choice: Which poem reflects on the devastation of war through the eyes of a photographer?
‘War Photographer’ by Carol Ann Duffy.
Short Answer: How does ‘Ozymandias’ challenge the notion of power?
It shows that all power is temporary and can be reduced to ruins.
