Light Brigas Flashcards
Who wrote the poem ‘The Charge of The Light Brigade’?
Alfred Tennyson
In what war does the Charge of The Light Brigade take place?
Crimean War
How many soldiers were in the Light Brigade?
Around 600
What was the outcome of the Charge of The Light Brigade?
The Light Brigade suffered heavy casualties
What is the famous line ‘Someone had blundered’ referring to in the poem?
The mistaken order that led to the charge
What was the name of the valley where the charge took place?
The Valley of Death
How far were the Light Brigade from their intended target?
Half a league
Who were the opposing forces in the Charge of The Light Brigade?
British and Russian forces
What is the tone of the poem ‘The Charge of The Light Brigade’?
Heroic and tragic
What is the meter of the poem ‘The Charge of The Light Brigade’?
Dactylic dimeter
What was the role of the Light Brigade in the battle?
To charge the enemy position
How many cannons were the Light Brigade ordered to attack?
Six
What was the main reason for the high casualties in the charge?
The exposed position and heavy enemy fire
What was the Light Brigade’s only option once the order was given?
To obey the order and charge
What was the reaction to the Charge of The Light Brigade back in England?
Shock and outrage
What is the central theme of the poem ‘The Charge of The Light Brigade’?
Duty and sacrifice in the face of adversity
What is the significance of the Charge of The Light Brigade in military history?
It is seen as a symbol of bravery and military folly
How many of the Light Brigade survived the charge?
About one-third
What is the final line of the poem ‘The Charge of The Light Brigade’?
Theirs not to reason why, Theirs but to do and die
What is the poetic device used in the repetition of ‘Cannon to right of them, Cannon to left of them, Cannon in front of them’?
Anaphora
What is the overall mood of the poem ‘The Charge of The Light Brigade’?
Awe-inspiring and somber
What is the significance of the Charge of The Light Brigade in British military history?
It has become a symbol of courage and sacrifice
What is the lesson conveyed by the Charge of The Light Brigade?
The importance of following orders even in difficult circumstances
What is the poetic form of ‘The Charge of The Light Brigade’?
Narrative poem
What is the impact of the Charge of The Light Brigade on Tennyson’s reputation as a poet?
It solidified his reputation as a great poet
