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Anthem for Doomed Youth.

by Wilfred Owen.

Ten questions on craft, meaning, and form. Untimed. Answer every question to submit.

Q01of 10

What is the overall form/structure of 'Anthem for Doomed Youth'?

Q02of 10

In the opening line, the simile 'who die as cattle' primarily conveys which idea?

Q03of 10

What is the dominant theme of the poem?

Q04of 10

The phrase 'stuttering rifles' rapid rattle' is a notable example of which poetic technique?

Q05of 10

Who is the speaker addressing in the rhetorical questions that open each stanza?

Q06of 10

In the sestet, 'the pallor of girls' brows shall be their pall' relies chiefly on which device?

Q07of 10

What is the tone of the octave compared to the tone of the sestet?

Q08of 10

'Bugles calling for them from sad shires' most likely alludes to which concept?

Q09of 10

According to the poem, what do the soldiers receive instead of candles at their funeral?

Q10of 10

Which of the following best describes Owen's use of the word 'anthem' in the title?

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