Poem: The Charge of the Light Brigade

Poem: The Charge of the Light Brigade

The poem...

Please read the poem silently for 2 minutes.

You can watch a video about the poem at the link provided below;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mnF8mTMDtM

Synopsis

Its a war poem about 600 soldiers of the Light Brigade who were commanded to charge or fight into the valley of death where the enemies were all ready. There were guns and cannons all around them, to the left, to the right and in front of them. As the soldiers rode into the valley, they were attacked on all sides. Still the soldiers rode on bravely into the valley and attacked the enemies they saw. They were attacked just as badly at all side. Many of these soldiers died. It was in the line of duty and nobody protested when the order was given for them to ride into the valley of death.

Let do these questions to check your understanding towards the poem.

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What is the point of view of the poem?

• First person point of view.

• Second person point of view.

• Third person point of view.

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Choose the themes for this poem. You may tick more than one.

• The destruction of war.

• The uncertainty of leaders.

• War is amazing.

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What are the moral values of this poem? You can choose more than one answer.

• War is never the way out.

• Even leaders can make mistakes.

• We should make war as a solution to a problem.

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The poem consists of three stanzas and twenty-six lines.

• Yes

• No

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There was a misunderstanding but nobody said anything.

• True

• False

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How many soldiers are there in the Light Brigade?

• 650

• 500

• 600

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The Light Brigade had no chance of winning the battle but they did not give up.

• True

• False

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The persona was all sympathy for the soldier.

Which line in stanza 2 best explains this feeling?

• Not though the soldier knew.

• Theirs but to do and die.

• Someone had blundered.

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What is the meaning of this line;

Volleyed and thundered.

• Frightening and terrifying.

• Very loud sounds or deafening sounds.

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What is the meaning of this line;

Charge for the guns.

• Attack enemies who were equipped with guns and cannons.

• Brings guns and cannons to the battle field.

What is your score?

If you score all correct answers, CONGRATULATION.

If you did not score well, it is ok. We will continue with the lesson during our next class.

I will be giving another quiz after today's class.

That's all for today, boys and girls. THANK YOU for coming to our online class today. See you this Friday, inshaallah.

Love, Mrs.Dina.