Bayonet charge

Question 1

Irregular rhythm

Answer 1

The poet uses different techniques to make sure the poem lacks uniformity. He does this to reflect the unpredictable nature of war. These are:
Free verse.
Irregular line length.
Enjambment (sentences flowing over the line).
Caesura (breaks in the line).
The use of enjambment also quickens the pace of the po

Question 2

Three stanzas

Answer 2

The poem is split into three stanzas:

1: Describes the soldier going over the top, the danger of the moment and the fear he feels.
2: Time slows down as the soldier begins to question why he is there.
3: The soldier has no time to think. He seems to have lost his humanity and become a machine of war.

Question 3

In medias res

Answer 3

The poem begins in medias res (in the middle of the action). This creates a sense of urgency and highlights the chaos of war.

Question 4

Conflict between man and

nature

Answer 4

Storm on the Island, The Prelude, Exposure.

Question 5

Reality of

conflict

Answer 5

War Photographer, Charge of the Light Brigade, Remains and Exposure.

Question 6

Internal

conflict

Answer 6

Kamikaze and Poppies.

Question 7

Reality of conflict

Answer 7

War Photographer.
Charge of the Light Brigade.
Remains.
Exposure.