Starter quiz
- World War ______ began in 1914 and ended in 1918.
- 'One' ✓
What is the name commonly given to this kind of poster, that encouraged young men to go to war?- 'propaganda' ✓
- Which of the following poets was a famous war poet?
- Wilfred Owen ✓
- Edgar Allan Poe
- John Keats
- John Agard
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- What is the name given to words which create a strong picture in the reader's mind?
- onomatopoeia
- rhetoric
- simile
- imagery ✓
- mirroring
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- Which of the following are true of World War One?
- it was won by the Germans and their allies
- chemical warfare was used for the first time ✓
- a nuclear bomb was used for the first time
- it was mostly fought in the trenches ✓
- tanks were introduced to the front line ✓
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- Why do you think war poetry was popular in the 20th century?
- it was considered of higher literary quality than other poems
- it offered a purely anti-war perspective
- it offered insight into what war on the frontlines might have really been like ✓
- it motivated young men to go to war
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Exit quiz
- How did Rupert Brooke die?
- he was shot by a machine gun in France
- he died of influenza in hospital after the war
- he committed suicide on the way back from war
- he died of infection on a boat on the way to war ✓
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- Which of the following sentences uses the word 'idealistic' correctly?
- Brooke's idealistic was to die for the country he loved so much.
- Brooke was idealistic in thinking he might die in the war.
- Brooke presents us with an idealistic view of war. ✓
- England is presented as an idealistic mother in the poem.
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- ______ is having or expressing devotion to and support for one's country.
- 'Patriotism' ✓
- Starting with the first, put these events relating to 'The Soldier' and Rupert Brooke's life in chronological order.
- 1⇔Rupert Brooke begins writing poetry
- 2⇔At the outbreak of war, Rupert Brooke immediately volunteers
- 3⇔During his first posting, Brooke experiences no military action
- 4⇔'The Soldier' is published along with four other sonnets
- 5⇔Rupert Brooke dies during WW1
- Which of the following may have been reasons for the popularity of 'The Soldier' with the Government?
- It expressed a patriotic attitude that they wanted to instil in young men. ✓
- It instructed people to volunteer for the war.
- It expressed gratitude to the Government's military operations.
- It presented dying for one's country as honourable. ✓
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- What is the effect of Brooke presenting England as a mother figure in 'The Soldier'?
- it shows that Brooke was not family orientated
- it presents dying for one's country as an honourable and noble sacrifice ✓
- it shows Brooke's patriotism ✓
- it shows how supportive the Government is of the soldiers at war
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Key learning points
- Brooke’s patriotism is evident in this poem - he views England as paradise.
- Brooke’s poem arguably glorifies war - he presents an idealistic view of war.
- Brooke arguably presents death in war as the ultimate display of patriotism and bravery.
- The poem was praised when is was published in 1915, however modern readers may view this poem as naive.
- Despite his bravery and patriotism, Brooke never actually fought in the war - he died of infection on a ship.
Common misconception
Pupils might think that Brooke fought and died in the war because he wrote a war poem.
Although Brooke bravely volunteered to fight in the war, he never actually engaged in any military action. Unfortunately, Brooke died from septicaemia on a ship en route to battle.
Keywords
Patriotism - having or expressing devotion to and support for one's country
Sacrifice - to give up something valuable for the benefit of others
Devotion - an unwavering commitment to something
Idealistic - having unrealistic expectations
To glorify - to praise something or make it seem good or special, usually when it is not
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