War
Which war is depicted in Tennyson’s poem "The Charge of the Light Brigade," where British soldiers faced heavy losses due to a misunderstood order?
Crimean War.
Which technique is used in "The Charge of the Light Brigade" to create a sense of relentless movement and urgency, mirroring the rhythm of galloping horses?
Repetition and dactylic meter.
This British poet was inspired by the bravery of soldiers during the Crimean War and immortalized their charge in a famous poem.
Alfred, Lord Tennyson.
"Half a league, half a league, half a league onward"—which war poem begins with this dramatic call to action?
The Charge of the Light Brigade by Alfred, Lord Tennyson.
IS ALEC GAY
YES!
Wilfred Owen's poetry often reveals the brutal realities of trench warfare. In which war did he serve and ultimately lose his life?
World War I.
In "Dulce et Decorum Est," Wilfred Owen vividly describes a gas attack using this sensory-driven technique that appeals to sight, sound, and touch.
Imagery
Known for his brutally honest portrayals of war, this World War I poet wrote "Dulce et Decorum Est" and "Anthem for Doomed Youth."
Wilfred Owen.
"Bent double, like old beggars under sacks"—how does this quote from Dulce et Decorum Est challenge traditional depictions of soldiers?
It contrasts heroic imagery with suffering, showing how war physically breaks men.
What is the approximant diameter of Alec's stomach
The diameter of earth
The phrase "Dulce et Decorum Est" comes from a Latin poem by Horace. How did Owen use it in his poem to convey the horrors of war?
Owen called it "The old Lie" to challenge the glorification of dying for one’s country.
"Anthem for Doomed Youth" contrasts the battlefield deaths of soldiers with religious imagery, using this specific technique to highlight the absence of proper funeral rites.
Juxtaposition.
"For the Fallen" is frequently recited during memorial services, especially on ANZAC Day.
Laurence Binyon.
"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old"—which war memorial poem features these famous lines?
For the Fallen by Laurence Binyon.
Who makes a better sandwhich than Alec
Subway ofc
In "Anthem for Doomed Youth," Owen contrasts the noise of battle with the solemnity of funeral rituals. What event during World War I likely influenced this depiction?
The mass deaths of soldiers in trench warfare without proper burials.
Laurence Binyon's "For the Fallen" uses this structural technique, repeating key phrases to reinforce solemn remembrance and tribute.
Anaphora
A fellow war poet and friend of Wilfred Owen, this writer also served in World War I and penned "The Soldier," reflecting on patriotism and sacrifice.
Rupert Brooke.
"What passing-bells for these who die as cattle?"—how does this quote from Anthem for Doomed Youth emphasize the brutal, impersonal nature of war?
It compares soldiers to cattle, showing how their deaths lack dignity or ceremony.
Does it rain in Africa
No, Africa has no water
Laurence Binyon's poem "For the Fallen" is often recited on this important day of remembrance, particularly in Australia and New Zealand.
ANZAC Day (April 25).
Wilfred Owen frequently employs pararhyme, or half-rhyme, in his poetry. What effect does this technique have on the tone and mood of his war poetry?
It creates an unsettling, incomplete, and dissonant feeling, reinforcing the grim and chaotic nature of war.
Which war poet was known for his biting sarcasm and criticism of military leadership in works such as "Base Details" and "They"?
Siegfried Sassoon.
"My friend, you would not tell with such high zest / To children ardent for some desperate glory"—what message is Owen delivering in these closing lines of Dulce et Decorum Est?
He warns against glorifying war, revealing its true horror to those who might be persuaded by patriotic ideals.
Find x, y, and z such that x³+y³+z³=k, for each k from one to 100.
A supercomputer finally came up with the solution to 42. (For the record: x = -80538738812075974, y = 80435758145817515, and z = 12602123297335631. Obviously.)