Poetry Titles
Written by a poet who fought in WW1.
What is 'Exposure'?
"Cannon to right of them"
What is Charge of the Light Brigade?
Hard-headed business man.
What is Mr Arthur Birling?
"they will be taught it in fire and blood and anguish."
What is Inspector Goole?
His thoughts were as chaotic as a five-year-old's birthday party.
What is a simile?
A poem exploring the sacrifice made by those who stay at home.
What is 'Poppies'?
"the drink and the drugs won't flush him out"
What is Remains?
Creates at once an impression of massiveness, solidity and purposefulness.
What is Inspector Goole?
"He's giving us the rope so we can hang ourselves."
What is Sheila Birling?
I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, I have a dream that one day every hill and mountain shall be made low...
What is anaphora?
Written with frequent use of dactylic dimeter.
What is 'Charge of the Light Brigade'?
"crawled in a threshing circle, its mouth wide"
What is Bayonet Charge?
Too manly to be a dandy.
What is Gerald Croft?
"I'm sorry, I've just realised she is dead."
What is Gerald Croft?
bitter sweet
What is an oxymoron?
Explored guilt.
What is 'Remains'?
"I was brave"
What is Poppies?
Her husband's social superior.
What is Mrs Sybil Birling?
"I don't believe it. I won't believe it."
What is Mrs Birling?
volley'd and
What is a dactyl?
A poem exploring the negative impacts of patriotism.
What is 'Bayonet Charge'?
"how the blood stained into foreign dust"
What is War Photographer?
Half shy- half assertive.
What is Eric Birling?
"He says it's important."
What is Edna?
I got it (meaning I understood AND I retrieved something)
What is a polysemy?