Power and conflict poetry Flashcards
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What is the main theme of ‘Remains’ by Simon Armitage?
Conflict, Suffering, Reality of War
The poem addresses the psychological impact of war on soldiers.
Which poet wrote ‘Exposure’?
Wilfred Owen
Owen’s work often focuses on the harsh realities of war.
What themes are explored in ‘Poppies’ by Jane Weir?
Bravery, Reality of War, Suffering, Childhood
The poem offers a perspective on the impact of war on families.
What is the tone of ‘Remains’?
Tragic, Haunting, Anecdotal
The tone reflects the emotional weight of the experiences described.
Who is the speaker in ‘Remains’ based on?
Guardsman Tromans, who fought in Iraq in 2003
The poem is written to coincide with a documentary about PTSD.
What does the speaker in ‘Exposure’ describe about his experience of war?
A battle against the weather and conditions
Owen uses weather imagery to convey the mental state of soldiers.
What does ‘the merciless iced east winds that knive us’ symbolize in ‘Exposure’?
The cruel and harsh conditions of war
This personification highlights the soldiers’ suffering.
What is the narrative focus of ‘Poppies’?
A mother coping with her son’s death in war
The poem shifts between memories of the son and the mother’s experiences.
What is a key feature of the structure in ‘Remains’?
Monologue, told in the present tense
This format conveys a flashback typical of PTSD symptoms.
What literary technique is used in the repetition of ‘Probably armed, Possibly not’ in ‘Remains’?
Conveys guilt and bitterness
The phrase reflects the uncertainty and moral conflict faced by the speaker.
What is the main theme of ‘Charge of the Light Brigade’ by Alfred, Lord Tennyson?
Conflict, Suffering, Reality of War, Patriotism
The poem commemorates the courage of soldiers in a disastrous battle.
What does Tennyson’s phrase ‘Someone had blunder’d’ suggest?
A critique of military leadership
This highlights the mistakes made during the Crimean War.
What transformation does the soldier experience in ‘Bayonet Charge’ by Ted Hughes?
From a living person to a dangerous weapon of war
Hughes explores the psychological impact of combat on soldiers.
What significant event does ‘War Photographer’ by Carol Ann Duffy depict?
A war photographer developing photos at home
The poem contrasts the safety of home with the horrors of war.
What is the significance of the phrase ‘All flesh is grass’ in ‘War Photographer’?
Human life is temporary
This biblical reference emphasizes mortality in the context of war.
What does the term ‘kamikaze’ mean?
Divine wind or heavenly wind
The term originates from a historical event in which a storm protected Japan.
What is the main focus of ‘The Emigree’ by Carol Rumens?
Memories of a home city forced to flee
The speaker’s memories contrast with the current state of their home.
What does ‘Checking Out Me History’ by John Agard address?
The lack of representation of black history in education
The poem emphasizes the importance of acknowledging diverse histories.
What tone does ‘Kamikaze’ convey?
Sorrowful, Pitiful
The tone reflects the pilot’s internal conflict and societal rejection.
What literary device does Hughes use in ‘Bayonet Charge’ to convey the soldier’s confusion?
Contrasts visual and aural imagery with internal thoughts
This adds to the chaotic experience of combat.
Fill in the blank: ‘The Japanese word _______ means divine wind.’
kamikaze
The term is historically significant in the context of Japanese warfare.
What does ‘heavenly wind’ refer to in the context of the poem?
‘heavenly wind’ refers to a storm that scattered an invading fleet in 1250
This term encapsulates the theme of nature’s power.
What does the image of ‘dark shoals of fish flashing silver’ convey?
It conveys the conflict between love for nature/life and a sense of duty, also has sibilance
The imagery links to the beauty of nature contrasted with the responsibilities of the individual.
