English Prelim Paper 1 quotes and themes

Question 1

First quote for Wilfred Owen’s “Disabled” Section, 1st quote with technique

Answer 1

“Poured it down shell-holes till the veins ran dry” - Metaphor

Question 2

Second quote for Wilfred Owen’s “Disabled” Section, 2nd quote with technique

Answer 2

“Some cheered him home, but not as crowds cheer Goal.” - Irony

Question 3

First quote for Obama’s First Section, 5th quote with technique

Answer 3

“My grandfather signed up for a war” - Personal Connection

Question 4

Second quote for Obama’s First Section, 6th quote with technique

Answer 4

“Travel down that hellish path blindly” - Metaphor

Question 5

Wilfred Owen’s Disabled Themes

Answer 5

The devastating effects of human conflict and the terrible consequences it leads to.

Question 6

Obama’s first section Themes

Answer 6

While war may be necessary sometimes, a war born from passion and politics is one that will inevitably be a fruitless endeavour.

Question 7

Wilfred Owen’s Context

Answer 7

Disabled was written in 1918, during the first world war

Question 8

Obama’s Context

Answer 8

His speech was delivered during the 2002 and is on the rapidily approaching war against Iraq.

Question 9

First quote for Wilfred Owen’s “Dulce et Decorum est” Section, 3rd quote with technique

Answer 9

“Bent double, like old beggars under sacks, / Knock-kneed, coughing like hags” - Simile

Question 10

Second quote for Wilfred Owen’s “Dulce et Decorum est” Section, 4th quote with technique

Answer 10

“In all my dreams before my helpless sight, / He plunges at me, guttering, choking, drowning.” - Metaphor / Imagery

Question 11

Third quote for Obama’s Second Section, 7th quote with technique

Answer 11

“You want a fight, President Bush?” - Rhetorical Question

Question 12

Fourth quote for Obama’s Second Section, 8th quote with technique

Answer 12

“war against Iraq will require a U.S. occupation of undetermined length, at undetermined cost, with undetermined consequences” - Anaphora

Question 13

Wilfred Owen’s Dulce et Decorum est Themes

Answer 13

The illusion of war is often painted to look far better and worthwhile compared to the reality of war

Question 14

Obama’s Second section Themes

Answer 14

Leaders who are in charge of overseeing wars must be held responsible both morally and ethically for the wars they wish to join.

Question 15

Possible second quote for Obama’s first section, 6th quote with technique

Answer 15

“What I am opposed to is a dumb war. What I am opposed to is a rash war.” - Anaphora