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The Charge of the Light Brigade flashcard
Academy 21
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pOWER AND CONFLICT POETRY REVISION
alfred Lord tennyson
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The charge of the light brigade
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THE CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE
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What is the poem about?
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THE CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE
Context
Based during the Crimean War, it is based on a real charge where the cavalry were slaughtered because of a mistake.
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Alfred Lord Tennyson
THE CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE
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How does is power and conflict presented in the poem?
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THE CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE
Alfred Lord Tennyson
- Bravery
- Sacrifice
- Patriotism
- Glory of war
- Impact of media
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quote 1 - Language devices and effect
‘Cannon to the left/ cannon to the right/ cannon in front.’
- What technique is used in this quote?
- What is the effect?
- Repetition
- This emphasises that the men were overpowered but still carried on.
quote 1 - Language devices and effect
‘Cannon to the left/ cannon to the right/ cannon in front.’
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quote 2 - Language devices and effect
‘jaws of death/mouth of hell’
- What technique is used in this quote?
- What is the effect?
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quote 2 - Language devices and effect
‘jaws of death/mouth of hell’
- Metaphor and personification.
- It personifies death. Makes the charge seem doomed, highlighting their bravery.
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quote 3 - Language devices and effect
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‘Into the valley of Death’
- Where is this reference from?
- What is the effect?
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‘Into the valley of Death’
- This links to Psalm 23 from the bible.
- Links their death to being noble and going to heaven.
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structure
The poem uses short lines and a repeated rhythm.
- How might this link to the events of the poem?
The poem uses short lines and a repeated rhythm.
- This mirrors the speed and energy of the charge.
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