Poems Flashcards
The 5 poems that are in the power of nature. 3 quotes for storm on the island
The prelude, storm on the island, ozymandias, tissue, exposure
- “bombarded by the empty air” (imagery)— The violent imagery shows how the storm feels like an attack, even though the danger is invisible.
- “Spits like a tame cat turned savage.” (language, structure)— This simile and sibilance shows how familiar things (like the wind) can become dangerous and unpredictable, emphasizing nature’s power.
- “Exploding comfortably” (language) - paradox, oxymoron is used to show the nature of the sea – it is ‘comfortable’ with its violence
5 poems for power of humans. 3 quotes for Ozymandias
Ozymandias, my last duchas, london, check out me history, tissue
“King of Kings” (language)→ repetition. He sees himself as the most powerful ruler, almost god-like.
“Stand in the dessert.” (Structure) - statue is surrounded by emptiness, no sign of the civilization it once represented. caesura dramatic pause that emphasizes emptiness and loss.
“Two vast and trunkless legs of stone” - visual imagery of a broken statue emphasises the fragility of human achievements over time and power of nature of humans.
Enjambment - mirrors the unstoppable passage of time. Ozymandias tries to freeze his power in stone, but time keeps moving forward, breaking it down.
6 poems for fear and the unknown. 3 quotes for bayonet charge
Bayonet charge, the charge of the light brigade, storm on the island, exposure, kamikaze, the prelude
“Terror’s touchy dynamite” (language) - means the soldier is so scared that his fear is like an explosive force, pushing him forward uncontrollably. Dental alliteration = harsh, explosive effect, mimicking gunfire or the soldier’s panicked heartbeat.
“In raw-seamed hot khaki” (imagery)= The fear is shown by the soldier being suddenly jolted awake and immediately running, feeling disoriented after gun shots. “Raw” makes the soldier feel out of his depth because it emphasizes how unprepared and exposed he is.
Statuary in mid-stride (structure)- caesura, “statuary” - The soldier is caught mid-run, almost like a statue. This gives the sense that time has paused, or he’s paralyzed by fear or shock.
Enjambment - he cannot stop talking about his memories until he stops and thinks at the caesura.
5 poems for identify and memories. 3 quotes for kamikaze
Kamikaze, poppies, checking out me history, the emigree, war photographer
“better way to die?” (Structure)→ Highlights the pilot’s internal conflict between duty and shame. Shows how much power his country has on the general population. Allowing himself to have time to thing
“little fishing boats strung out like bunting” (imagery)→ Suggests a moment of reflection that leads to his decision. Word little suggests how peaceful it is. Simile “bunting” has strong connections to happy celebrations.
“a tuna, the dark prince” - Metaphor + Personification: The tuna is described as the “dark prince”, giving it a majestic, almost regal but ominous quality. Allows him to further see a reason for living
Enjambment suggests he wants to stall his suicide as he wants to live..
5 poems in conflict and its effect. 3 quotes for remains.
remains, exposure, bayonet charge, war photographer, poppies
“His bloody life in my bloody hands.” (Language) → Suggests lasting guilt and trauma, linking to the idea of PTSD and personal responsibility. Repetition reinforces how the memory haunts the soldier, showing lasting trauma.
“His blood shadow”(imagery) = there is blood left of the floor from the body. The word shadow resembles how the trauma in his mind stays there after like the blood.
“He’s probably armed, probably not.” (structure) = he’s trying to find ways to make the guilt go away. Caesura suggests it is difficult for him to talk about
