Charge Of Light Begrade Flashcards
1
Q
Who wrote the poem ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’?
A
Alfred, Lord Tennyson
2
Q
In which war is the poem set?
A
Crimean War
3
Q
Where is the Light Brigade ordered to charge?
A
The Valley of Death
4
Q
How many cannons were they facing during the charge?
A
Six
5
Q
What is the repeated refrain in the poem?
A
Cannon to right of them, Cannon to left of them, Cannon in front of them
6
Q
What is the tone of the poem?
A
Heroic
7
Q
What is the main theme of the poem?
A
Bravery in the face of death
8
Q
What is the final line of the poem?
A
‘Theirs not to reason why, Theirs but to do and die’
9
Q
What does the poem celebrate?
A
The courage and sacrifice of soldiers
10
Q
How many verses are in the poem?
A
Six
