Exposure Quotes Flashcards
What is the primary theme of Wilfred Owen’s poem ‘Exposure’?
The harsh realities of war and the suffering of soldiers.
True or False: ‘Exposure’ focuses solely on the physical combat experienced by soldiers.
False
Fill in the blank: In ‘Exposure’, Owen describes the soldiers’ battle against __________.
the elements
What literary device is prominently used in ‘Exposure’ to convey the soldiers’ suffering?
Imagery
What does the repeated phrase ‘But nothing happens’ suggest about the soldiers’ experience?
The futility and stagnation of their situation.
Who is the speaker in ‘Exposure’?
A soldier experiencing the harsh conditions of war.
What does Owen highlight about the psychological effects of war in ‘Exposure’?
The mental anguish and despair faced by soldiers.
True or False: ‘Exposure’ is structured with a consistent rhyme scheme.
True
What natural element is frequently personified in ‘Exposure’?
The wind
What does the imagery of frost and ice symbolize in ‘Exposure’?
The harsh and deadly conditions faced by soldiers.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following lines conveys a sense of hopelessness? A) ‘Our brains ache, in the merciless iced east winds that knive us’ B) ‘We hear the mad gusts tugging on the wire’ C) ‘Sudden successive flights of bullets streak the sky’ D) ‘The air is warm’
A) ‘Our brains ache, in the merciless iced east winds that knive us’
What is the effect of the poem’s repetitive structure?
It emphasizes the monotony(pointlessness) and despair of the soldiers’ experience.
What does Owen suggest about nature in relation to war in ‘Exposure’?
Nature can be as deadly as the enemy.
What role does the concept of time play in ‘Exposure’?
It highlights the endless waiting and suffering of the soldiers.
What metaphor is used to describe the soldiers’ conditions in ‘Exposure’?
They are compared to being ‘under the mercy of the weather’.
What is the significance of the title ‘Exposure’?
It refers to the vulnerability of soldiers to both the enemy and the elements.
Fill in the blank: Owen’s ‘Exposure’ critiques the __________ of war.
Reason
What does the phrase ‘wearied’ imply about the soldiers’ state in ‘Exposure’?
It suggests they are exhausted both physically and mentally.
What quote uses personification in the first line
Our brains ache in the merciless iced east winds that knive us
What quotes that are repeated throughout the poem highlight the futility of war
“But nothing happens” “what are we doing here” “Is it that we are dying?”We turn back to our dying.”
What quote uses sibilance
“Sudden successive flights of bullets streak the silence”
What quote suggests that the soldiers feel forgotten
“Shutters and doors, all closed: on us the doors are closed”
