The Charge Of The Light Brigade Flashcards

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The charge of the light brigade

Into the _______ of _______
Rode the _____ hundred.

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Into the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.

Death personified. Presented as one group with one job.

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The charge of the light brigade

Into the ______ of _______,
Into the _______ of ______
Rode the _____ hundred

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Into the jaws of Death
Into the mouth of Hell
Rode the six hundred

Personified. Digested. People that survive were spat out by death and hell. Shark like.

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The charge of the light brigade

When can their ______ fade ?

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When can there glory fade?

Rhetorical question involves and challenges the reader. Honour.

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The charge of the light brigade

“Forward, the ______ _______!
______ for the ______!” ___ said:

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“Forward the light brigade!
Charge for the guns!” he said:

People in power control have the last word. Dumb. Poor leadership.

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The charge of the light brigade

________‘__ at with _____ and _____,

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Storm’d at with shot and shell

Sibilance. Shows speed. Emphasis ammunition flying towards them.

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