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The Charge of the Light Brigade flashcard

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Transcript

pOWER AND CONFLICT POETRY REVISION

The charge of the light brigade

alfred Lord tennyson

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THE CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE

Context

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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THE CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE

Alfred Lord Tennyson

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?

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quote 1 - Language devices and effect

‘Cannon to the left/ cannon to the right/ cannon in front.’

  • Repetition
  • This emphasises that the men were overpowered but still carried on.

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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

‘Into the valley of Death’

  • Where is this reference from?
  • What is the effect?

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quote 3 - Language devices and effect

‘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?

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Structure

The poem uses short lines and a repeated rhythm.

  • This mirrors the speed and energy of the charge.

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THE CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE

wELL DONE!

yOU HAVE COMPLETED THE REVISION FLASH CARD BASE ON tHE cHARGE OF THE lIGHT bRIGADE.

sTILL UNSURE? cLICK REVIEW AGAIN

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