Base Details Flashcards
Who is the author of ‘Base Details’?
Siegfried Sassoon
What is the primary theme of ‘Base Details’?
The poem critiques the disconnect between military leaders and the realities faced by soldiers.
True or False: ‘Base Details’ depicts the experiences of front-line soldiers.
False
Fill in the blank: In ‘Base Details,’ Sassoon uses the character of a _______ to represent military authority.
Major
What literary device is prominently used in ‘Base Details’?
Irony
What does the Major in ‘Base Details’ symbolize?
The complacency and detachment of military officials
Identify one emotion that the poem evokes regarding war.
Frustration
True or False: The poem suggests that military leaders understand the struggles of their troops.
False
What is the tone of ‘Base Details’?
Cynical
What does Sassoon criticize through the portrayal of the Major?
The indifference of those in power towards the lives of soldiers
Fill in the blank: The poem’s setting primarily takes place in a _______.
Base camp
Short Answer: How does Sassoon convey the contrast between the lives of officers and soldiers?
Through vivid descriptions and contrasting imagery.
What is one effect of Sassoon’s use of colloquial language in ‘Base Details’?
It makes the poem more relatable and emphasizes the absurdity of war.
Multiple Choice: Which aspect of war does ‘Base Details’ primarily focus on?
B) The bureaucratic nature of military operations
Describe the attitude of the Major towards soldiers in ‘Base Details’.
Disdainful and indifferent
