Who’s For The Game?

Question 1

What was Jessie Pope communicating about conflict?

Answer 1

Conflict is exciting, like sport
It’s one’s duty to fight for their country
Persuade young men to enlist for WW1

Question 2

What is the structure used in Who’s For The Game? What effect do these have?

Answer 2

No stanzas, but 4 distinct pieces & Quatrains - simplistic & easy to understand for working-class
“Come along, lads” - introduces changes to direct address

Question 3

What are the techniques used in Who’s For The Game? What effect do these have?

Answer 3

Extended metaphor of war being sport - war exciting & fun
Rhetorical questions - aiming to persuade young men that war fun
Juxtaposition - emphasises difference in fighting & not

Question 4

What is the rhythm & rhyme used in Who’s For The Game? What effect do these have?

Answer 4

Alternate rhyme - simplistic
Iambic:
First line pentameter/second line tetrameter - emphasises second line & key points

Question 5

What is the imagery used in Who’s For The Game? What effect do these have?

Answer 5

“Come back with a crutch” - you could be injured, but it’s exciting

Question 6

What is the vocabulary used in Who’s For The Game? What effect do these have?

Answer 6

“Grip” & “tackle” - verbs - rough but exciting & associated with sport
“Lads” - slang/informal - simplistic/relatable