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Grade 9: Comparing Bayonet Charge and Remains - Power and Conflict Essay
Literary Techniques and Emotional Impact
This page delves deeper into the literary techniques used in "Bayonet Charge" and "Remains" to convey the emotional impact of war on soldiers.
In "Bayonet Charge", Hughes employs:
- Vivid physical descriptions to create intense imagery
- Sensory language to portray the overwhelming nature of battle
- Metaphors to emphasize the soldier's fear and confusion
Quote: "Bullets smacking the belly out of the air" - This line uses personification and vivid imagery to convey the violent, oppressive atmosphere of combat.
"Remains" utilizes several techniques to explore the lasting trauma of war:
- Shifts between first-person plural and singular to show personal responsibility
- Metaphors like "dug in behind enemy lines" to illustrate the persistence of memories
- Colloquial language and contractions to create a more personal, relatable tone
Vocabulary: Colloquial language - Informal words and phrases used in everyday speech, which can make writing feel more conversational and authentic.
Both poems effectively use these techniques to:
- Create a strong emotional connection between the reader and the soldiers' experiences
- Highlight the psychological toll of conflict beyond the immediate physical dangers
- Question the long-term impacts of war on those who fight
Definition: Psychological trauma - Emotional or psychological injury caused by an extremely stressful event or series of events, often resulting in lasting mental and emotional stress.
The analysis of these poems in the context of the AQA Power and Conflict anthology provides valuable insights into the portrayal of war's impact in literature, making it an excellent resource for students studying for their Grade 9 English Literature exams.
Comparing "Bayonet Charge" and "Remains"
This page analyzes how Ted Hughes and Simon Armitage portray the reality of conflict and its impact on soldiers in their poems "Bayonet Charge" and "Remains". Both poets employ powerful language techniques to vividly depict the physical and emotional toll of war.
In "Bayonet Charge", Hughes presents the soldier as confused and helpless, emphasizing his lack of control:
- The phrase "running... stumbling" illustrates the soldier's disorientation
- Metaphors like "belly out" create vivid physical imagery
- Violent language and sensory descriptions convey the chaos of battle
Example: The metaphor "His terror's touchy dynamite" implies danger and the soldier's precarious emotional state.
"Remains" focuses on the lasting psychological impact of conflict:
- Armitage depicts how memories haunt the soldier even after returning home
- The poem shows the soldier's desperate attempts to cope through drinking and drugs
- Repetition of "Probably armed, possibly not" reveals the soldier's lingering doubts and guilt
Highlight: Both poems use powerful imagery and language to evoke strong emotional responses from readers, making the soldiers' experiences more relatable and impactful.
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Stefan S
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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
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Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
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This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
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Sudenaz Ocak
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Greenlight Bonnie
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Xander S
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THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH ๐๐๐ฒ๐ค๐โจ๐๐ฎ
Elisha
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This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
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Grade 9: Comparing Bayonet Charge and Remains - Power and Conflict Essay
This poem comparison explores the reality of conflict and its effects on soldiers in "Bayonet Charge" by Ted Hughes and "Remains" by Simon Armitage. Both poets use powerful language techniques to vividly portray the physical and emotional impacts of war... Show more
Literary Techniques and Emotional Impact
This page delves deeper into the literary techniques used in "Bayonet Charge" and "Remains" to convey the emotional impact of war on soldiers.
In "Bayonet Charge", Hughes employs:
- Vivid physical descriptions to create intense imagery
- Sensory language to portray the overwhelming nature of battle
- Metaphors to emphasize the soldier's fear and confusion
Quote: "Bullets smacking the belly out of the air" - This line uses personification and vivid imagery to convey the violent, oppressive atmosphere of combat.
"Remains" utilizes several techniques to explore the lasting trauma of war:
- Shifts between first-person plural and singular to show personal responsibility
- Metaphors like "dug in behind enemy lines" to illustrate the persistence of memories
- Colloquial language and contractions to create a more personal, relatable tone
Vocabulary: Colloquial language - Informal words and phrases used in everyday speech, which can make writing feel more conversational and authentic.
Both poems effectively use these techniques to:
- Create a strong emotional connection between the reader and the soldiers' experiences
- Highlight the psychological toll of conflict beyond the immediate physical dangers
- Question the long-term impacts of war on those who fight
Definition: Psychological trauma - Emotional or psychological injury caused by an extremely stressful event or series of events, often resulting in lasting mental and emotional stress.
The analysis of these poems in the context of the AQA Power and Conflict anthology provides valuable insights into the portrayal of war's impact in literature, making it an excellent resource for students studying for their Grade 9 English Literature exams.
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Comparing "Bayonet Charge" and "Remains"
This page analyzes how Ted Hughes and Simon Armitage portray the reality of conflict and its impact on soldiers in their poems "Bayonet Charge" and "Remains". Both poets employ powerful language techniques to vividly depict the physical and emotional toll of war.
In "Bayonet Charge", Hughes presents the soldier as confused and helpless, emphasizing his lack of control:
- The phrase "running... stumbling" illustrates the soldier's disorientation
- Metaphors like "belly out" create vivid physical imagery
- Violent language and sensory descriptions convey the chaos of battle
Example: The metaphor "His terror's touchy dynamite" implies danger and the soldier's precarious emotional state.
"Remains" focuses on the lasting psychological impact of conflict:
- Armitage depicts how memories haunt the soldier even after returning home
- The poem shows the soldier's desperate attempts to cope through drinking and drugs
- Repetition of "Probably armed, possibly not" reveals the soldier's lingering doubts and guilt
Highlight: Both poems use powerful imagery and language to evoke strong emotional responses from readers, making the soldiers' experiences more relatable and impactful.
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because itโs too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didnโt even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as Iโm sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH ๐๐๐ฒ๐ค๐โจ๐๐ฎ
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because itโs too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didnโt even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as Iโm sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH ๐๐๐ฒ๐ค๐โจ๐๐ฎ
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user