War Poetry: The Charge Of The Light Brigade Flashcards

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Who wrote this poem?

A

Alfred, Lord Tennyson

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What are the themes here?

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  • Patriotism in conflict
  • Glory of war
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What is the brigade?

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The British Army’s cavalry division.

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What is anaphora?

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Repetition of a phrase at the start of a sentance

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What did the line ‘Into the valley of Death’ do?

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It alludes to the Bible and creates a sense of drama

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What does to err mean?

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To make a mistake

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What does the line ‘All the world wonder’d’ do?

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  • people imagine the possibilities
  • people wondered in amazement and thinks the soldiers impressive positive image
  • people reflecting
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Where is this poem set?

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Crimean War, British vs. Russians battle

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