Bayonet Charge Flashcards

1
Q

What are the tones of this poem?

A

Terror - Soldier driven by fear
Confusion - The soldier is physically disoriented by questioning what he is doing there

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Q

Why does this poem have lots of sibilance?

A

“s” sounds like bullets landing in the mud
“t” instinctual reaction

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Q

Why lots of caesura?

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Creates a pause that slows down the rhythm of the poem which could symbolise the soldier slowing down / stopping

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