Read the poem and highlight and label any examples of poetic devices which you can find. Then, write as many comments on this post as you can which include the following:
1) Quotation which uses a poetic device
2) Name of poetic device
3) Effect achieved by quotation
Don't forget to include your name on each post. There will be rewards for the people who post the most good responses.
"world wonder'd"
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It creates effect by making the reader empathise that they were in war, while the rest of the world could only wonder.
"Into the mouth of Hell"
ReplyDeletePersonification
This quotation creates pride and sympathy for the reader because it makes it look like that the soldiers are entering hell for their country
Rhyme
ReplyDelete'Theirs not to reason why,
Theirs but to do and die.'
Explanation:
Last two words from each line rhyme with each other..
"into the valley of death"
ReplyDeletemetophor
it is saying that they are entering a bad place and they are literally going in for their death.
'into the jaws of death'
ReplyDeletemetaphor.
this makes it sound like death is a predator because when you think of jaws you instantly think of sharks due to the film, this is signifying horrying murder, showing it as a terrible thought:).
"jaws of death"
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Creates the thought of the danger of war and how even the best fighters can die so easily.
1)'Shatter'd and sunder'd'
ReplyDelete2) Alliteration
3) The effect achieved is that something is broken and destroyed and because they both have the same first letter the helps describe what is going on. it also makes the sentence flow fluently.
By sarah Slaymaker and Sophie brown :-)
"shell... well... hell"
ReplyDeleteRhyme
This quote connects the rest of the poem together which creates an emotional aspect and makes the reader feel more pride over the soldiers.
"all the world wondered"
ReplyDeletealliteration
its saying that the world was thinking about them and they were relying on them, putting in their faith in them.
Alliteration
ReplyDelete'All the world wonder'd.'
Explanation:
'World' and 'wonder'd' both begin with the letter 'w' which give it some rythm.
"Shatter'd and sunder'd"
ReplyDeleteOnomatopoeia
The word "Shatter'd" sounds like something being broken into tiny pieces. It creates effect, by allowing the reader to imagine the sounds that are being created.
'volley'd and thunder'd'
ReplyDeleteonomatopoeia.
we know this because thunder'd is a sign of bad nature, it shows fear and could lead to devestation. when you say thunder'd you feel the intensity:D.
"All the world wondered"
ReplyDeleteAlliteration
Alliteration in this quote makes the reader of the poem feel worried that their isn't enough patriotics in Britain making him want to join up to protect his country
'theirs not to make reply,
ReplyDeletetheirs not to reason why'
rhyme
this device brings a flow, rhythem and power.
"Jaws of death"
ReplyDeletePersonification
This poetic device describes death as a human being, suggesting it has control over who lives and dies. It also implies that humans are all connected to this being.
"shatter'd and sunder'd"
ReplyDeleteonomatopoeia
this makes us feel as though they have crumbled, almost broken and weak.
'Theirs not to make reply,
ReplyDeleteTheirs not to reason why'
Rhyme...
The effect of rhyme is that it makes it interesting to read and be heard.
Rebecca C and Megan L
ReplyDelete"Into the jaws of death," (Metaphor)
This suggest to the reader that the soldiers are entering very dangerous land, the writers show this by uaing the word "death" to imply that they might not come back. jaws are scary so using "jaws" and "death" together make war seem very Dangerous.
"Jaws of Death"
ReplyDeletePersonification
this makes you think that death is gruesome and frightening. this creates tension to the reader and makes you feel worried about the soldiers going through it.
Quote:"into the jaw of death, into the mouth of hell"
ReplyDeletePoetic Device: Metaphor
Explination: This qoute gives the affect of determination and patriotism to give the reader feel they have bravery and guilty because you have not experienced the feeling of charging through rough terraines.
1)'Plunged in the battery-smoke
ReplyDeleteRight thro' the line they broke;'
2) Rhyme
3) The rhyme makes the poem become realistic and sounds exciting
By Sarah Slaymaker and Sophie brown :-)
personification
ReplyDelete'jaws of death'
this makes the reader feel proud for the soldiers as they are facing death itself to fight for their country.
"Boldly they rode and well,
ReplyDeleteInto the jaws of Death,
Into the mouth of Hell."
Rhyme
The words "Well" and "Hell" rhyme, and creates a rhythum in the way you say the words. The fact that they rhyme, makes a more flowing and the reader will feel more involved in the poem.
"Mouth of Hell"
ReplyDeleteThis is an example of Personification
This can make the word mouth seem more terrifing than it is. It can also be another word for entrance, this helps there be more of a variety of vocabulary.
"plunged in the battery smoke"
ReplyDeleteonomatopoeia
could mean sank, unaware of what they were doing they carried on.
"while horse and hero FELL,
ReplyDeleteThey that had fought so WELL"
Rhyme
The words "fell" and "well" create a rhyme, making the poem more continuous, also linking the words together makes the poem more realistic.
'shatter'd and sunder'd'
ReplyDeletealliteration
emphasises the words, almost giving them more meaning
"Storm'd at with shot and shell,
ReplyDeletewhile horse and hero fell"
Rhyme
The quotation creates the sense of rhythm in the poem which makes it up beat and more interesting.
'Volley'd and thunder'd'
ReplyDeleteOnomatopoeia
Thunder'd makes it sound BOOMING and when you read it you can hear the sound of thunder in your head. It also makes it emphasise the words in the sentence that use onomatopoeia.
"Theirs not to make reply
ReplyDeleteTheirs not to reason why
Theirs but to do and die"
Rhyme
This makes the reader think that soldiers are willing to die and that they shoulod be remembered for their bravery
'shatter'd and sunder'd'
ReplyDeletealliteration.
the effects of alliteration in this phrase, help create atmosphere and make it more interesting to read. the way in which these words are used, makes the poem seem mmore intense and creates emotion.
'mouth of hell'
ReplyDeletepersonification
gives the words life and meaning
1) 'Jaws of Death'
ReplyDelete2) Metaphor
3) the metaphor indicates to the audience that if you cross the line then death will be waiting for you. the use of the word 'jaws' implys and erie and life-threatening atmosphere
By Sarah slaynaker and Sophie brown :-)
"valley of death"
ReplyDeletePersonification.
This shows that death is a pathway to suffering and unhappiness. It shows how many people died and were injured.
"honor the charge they made,
ReplyDeletehonor the light brigade"
rhyme
THEY made the light brigade, honor what they have done and achieved.
1 - Quotation;
ReplyDelete'Storm'd at with shot and shell,
Boldly they rode and well,
Into the Jaws of Death,
Into the Mouth of Hell'.
2 - Name of poetic device;
Rhyme is the poetic device.
3 - The end of each sentence rhymes with eachother and helps create a feeling of empathy and pride.
Rebecca C and Megan L
ReplyDelete"plunged in the battery-smoke
Right thro'the line they broke" (RHYME)
This suggests that the soilders were entering a smokey battlefield as they rode through the oppsistions line. I think the poet used the rhyme because it makes the poem move along nicely and creates a stronger feeling for the reader.
"Volley'd and thunder'd"
ReplyDeleteThis is an example of Onomatopoeia.
The word "thunder'd" is quite a loud and powerful word.
Qoutation: "Honour the charge they made, honour the light brigade"
ReplyDeletepoetic device: Rhyme
Explination: This qoute inflicks patriotism and respect for the people that fought for the light brigade.
"Mouth of hell"
ReplyDeletePersonification
It describes the mouth as hell which creates the sense of fear and horror.
"Jaws of Death"
ReplyDeletePersonification
This shows that the soldiers knew they were going to die and using personification showed this.
"Cannon to right of them,
ReplyDeleteCannon to left of them,
Cannon in front of them"
Repetition
The use of repetition makes the words stand out more, so they seem more important and the reader can relate to the text more.
Rhyme
ReplyDelete'Honour the charge they made,
Honour the light brigade.'
Explanation:
The last two words rhyme with each other. This aids the erythematic beat to the quote and helps the reader process the awesomeness and righteousness of the soldiers who did this bold and blessed act of justice!!