Dulce et Decorum Est Flashcard

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What is the 'old Lie' mentioned in the poem?

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It is sweet and fitting to die for one's country.

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What does the speaker see 'as under a green sea'?

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A soldier drowning.

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What is the effect of the gas attack on the soldiers?

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They panic and fumble.

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What does the phrase 'bent double, like old beggars under sacks' suggest about the soldiers?

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They are exhausted and burdened with heavy bags.

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What is the main theme of the poem?

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The horrors of war.

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Define 'Dulce et Decorum Est'.

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A Latin phrase meaning 'It is sweet and fitting'.

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What literary device is used in 'bent double, like old beggars'?

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Simile.

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What imagery is prevalent in the poem?

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Graphic imagery depicting the suffering of soldiers.

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How does the poem portray the reality of war?

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It highlights the brutal and horrific experiences of soldiers.

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What is the significance of the gas attack in the poem?

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It symbolizes the unexpected and terrifying nature of warfare.