The Destruction Of Sennacherib

Question 1

Context

Answer 1

The speaker sets out events in chronological order. He seems impressed by the might and splendour of the Assyrian army when describing their appearance in the first six lines. However, halfway through the second stanza comes a turning point as he realises the Assyrians’ strength is short-lived. He then goes on to tell how the Angel of Death has passed through their camp wiping them out. Although the Assyrians may have been mighty, the speaker realises that the power of God is even mightier.

Question 2

Structure 1

Answer 2

Chronological order, he seems impressed by the might of the Assryn army and realises God is mightier

Question 3

Structure 2

Answer 3

AA BB rhyme scheme drives the narrative in a simple way linking to his one minded thinking that either god or the assryns are better

Question 4

Language 1

Answer 4

Stanza 1: Sibilance is used to connect rhythm meter, soft rolling waves and natural imagery

Question 5

Language 2:

Answer 5

Stanza 2: a simile “like the leaves of the forest “shows how the soldiers were scattered also in the bible angel of death killed the Assyrian Army during the night

Question 6

Language 3

Answer 6

Repetition of the prefix “un” show the warriors were powerless on the face of gods wrath