Analysis Flashcards
In what ways are the soldiers asked to risk it all in the poem?
They are going towards guns and cannons with swords, and they were outnumbered.
Who was the author?
Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Where was the setting of the poem?
It was set during the Crimean War.
What is the theme
Honor those who sacrifice their life for what is right
What happened during the Crimean War?
During the war, Britain and their allies fought the Russian Empire.
How far is half a league?
It is 1.5 miles.
What was the mood of the poem?
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The mood was foreboding because most of the soldiers were about to die. (Ominous)
What is a brigade?
A group or formation of soldiers.
Who’s point of view is it
It alternates between second and third POV
What is a “Light Brigade?”
A group of soldiers that have light weaponry.
What was the allusion. Describe.
The allusion was “The Valley Of Death.” It came from the Bible. (Psalm 23)
Why was this poem written?
It was written to honor the 600 men.
What was the difference in the third and fifth stanzas?
In the third stanza, the men were entering the battle. In the fifth stanza, what was left of the men were leaving the battle.
Why did the author not mention the names of the soldiers or commander?
He was not very fond of them. For example: The author describes someone making a mistake in a poem that honors the Light Brigade.
What is a refrain?
A phrase, line, or group of lines that is repeated throughout a poem, usually after every stanza.
