The War Works Hard

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    The literary device used throughout the poem that is in relation to the war is

    • Allegory
    • Rhyme
    • Personification
    • Simile
    • Satire
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  • 2. 

    The disorderly structure of the poem reveals 

    • The author's lack of organization

    • The chaotic nature of war

    • The speaker's passionate apotheosis of war

    • The praiseworthy qualities of war

    • The uselessness and futility of war

    Correct Answer
    A. The chaotic nature of war
    Explanation
    The disorderly structure of the poem suggests the chaotic nature of war. The lack of organization in the poem mirrors the lack of order and control in war. The poem's disarray reflects the confusion, unpredictability, and destructive nature of war. It conveys the message that war is a chaotic and tumultuous experience, where lives are lost and everything is thrown into disarray.

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  • 3. 

    The tone of the poem can be best described as 

    • Sentimental glorification

    • Tragic reflection

    • Lighthearted observation

    • Indifferent observation

    • Reflective frustration

    Correct Answer
    A. Tragic reflection
    Explanation
    The tone of the poem can be best described as tragic reflection because it suggests that the poem evokes a sense of sadness and deep contemplation. The use of the word "tragic" implies that there is a sense of sorrow or loss in the poem, while "reflection" suggests that the poem encourages introspection and thoughtful consideration of the subject matter. This combination of tragedy and reflection indicates a somber and contemplative tone throughout the poem.

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  • 4. 

    Lines 19-21 ("entertain the gods by shooting fireworks and missiles into the sky" are an example of the poem's use of 

    • Irony

    • Metaphor

    • Allusion

    • Imagery

    • Parody

    Correct Answer
    A. Imagery
    Explanation
    The lines "entertain the gods by shooting fireworks and missiles into the sky" create a vivid mental image of people shooting fireworks and missiles into the sky to entertain the gods. This use of descriptive language appeals to the reader's senses and helps them visualize the scene. This is an example of imagery, as it creates a sensory experience through words.

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  • 5. 

    Overall, the poem attempts to 

    • Challenge the idea that war is heroic

    • Highlight the glory and necessity of war

    • Reveal the speaker's belief that war is inevitable

    • Offer a criticism of the United States' war on terror

    • Address the effects war has on the environment

    Correct Answer
    A. Challenge the idea that war is heroic
    Explanation
    The correct answer is challenge the idea that war is heroic. The poem aims to question the commonly held belief that war is a noble and heroic endeavor. It likely presents the negative aspects and consequences of war in order to challenge the glorification of it. The poem may use imagery, language, and tone to convey the message that war is not something to be celebrated or admired, but rather something to be critically examined and questioned.

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  • 6. 

    How magnificent the war is! How eager and efficient! Early in the morning it wakes up to the sirensand dispatches ambulances to various places swings corpses through the airrolls stretchers to the wounded summons rain from the eyes of mothersdigs into the earth dislodging many things from under the ruins...Some are lifeless and glistening others are pale and still throbbing... It produces the most questions in the minds of children entertains the gods by shooting fireworks and missiles into the sky sows mines in the fields and reaps punctures and blisters urges families to emigrate stands beside the clergy men as they curse the devil (poor devil, he remains with one hand in the searing fire)...the war continues working, day and night.It inspires tyrants to deliver long speeches awards medals to generals and themes to poets it contributes to the industry of artificial limbs provides food for flies adds pages to the history books achieves equality between killer and killed teaches lovers to write letters accustoms young women to waiting fills the newspaper writes articles with pictures builds new houses for orphans invigorates the coffin maker gives grave diggers a pat on the back and paints a smile on the leader's face. It works with unparalleled diligence! Yet no one gives it a word of praise. 

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