exposure

• which one is this poem based

  world war one
• what is the soldiers worst enemy through out the poem


  nature
• what tense is the poem presented in


  present
• how is the regular rhyme scheme represented

  ABBAC
• the poem starts and ends with the same phrase what is it

  but nothing happens
• why is nature personified 


  to make it the real enemy
• what type of questions are asked through out exposure

  rhetorical questions
• what are the key themes of this poem

  war, power of nature, loss and absence
• What is the title of the poem written by Wilfred Owen?

  Exposure
• In what years was the poem *Exposure* written?

  1917-18
• What event was occurring when Wilfred Owen wrote *Exposure*?

  World War I
• What is a major theme in Owen's poetry?

  Anger at the war's waste of life
• What are the main ideas presented in the poem *Exposure*?

  • Soldiers are awake at night, fearing an enemy attack.
  • Nature is portrayed as the main enemy, being cold and snowy.
  • The men feel that sacrificing themselves keeps their loved ones safe.
  • They reflect on their friends' deaths in the trenches.
• Describe the form and structure of the poem *Exposure*.

  • Written in present tense with first person plural.
  • Regular rhyme scheme (ABAB) with half-rhymes.
  • Eight stanzas with no real progression.
  • Ends with the same words as the first stanza.
• What effect does the rhyme scheme have in *Exposure*?

  It reflects the monotonous nature of the soldiers' experience.
• How does the poem use rhetorical questions?

  To question the purpose of the men's suffering.
• What type of imagery is prevalent in *Exposure*?

  Bleak imagery that conveys pain and hopelessness.
• How is nature personified in the poem *Exposure*?

  As a deadly enemy that attacks the soldiers.
• What feelings and attitudes are expressed in *Exposure*?

  • Suffering from physical pain and exhaustion.
  • Boredom from waiting and watching.
  • Hopelessness against nature's power.
• What does the line "But nothing happens" signify in the poem?

  It reflects the monotony and lack of change in the soldiers' lives.
• How does the poem convey the soldiers' feelings about home?

  They feel unwelcome and believe they are dying.
• What themes are explored in the context of other poems mentioned?

  • Reality of war
  • Power of nature
  • Loss and absence
• What does the term "salient" refer to in the glossary?

  A sector of the front most likely to be targeted.
• What does the word "poignant" mean as defined in the glossary?

  Painfully affecting.
• What does "loath" mean according to the glossary?

  Unwilling.
• How does the poem *Exposure* depict the soldiers' relationship with nature?

  Nature is depicted as a relentless enemy causing suffering.
• What does the phrase "the burying party" imply in the poem?

  It suggests the inevitability of death among the soldiers.
• What does the imagery of "puckering foreheads crisp" convey?

  It conveys the physical pain of freezing in the cold.
• How does the poem *Exposure* reflect the soldiers' mental state?

  It reflects their exhaustion, fear, and hopelessness.
• What does the phrase "we turn back to our dying" suggest about the soldiers' mindset?

  It suggests resignation to their fate and acceptance of death.
• What does the poem suggest about the soldiers' view of patriotism?

  It leaves no room for patriotism or heroism.
• What is the effect of the repeated phrase "But nothing happens" in the poem?

  It emphasizes the monotony and despair of the soldiers' experience.
• How does the poem *Exposure* portray the concept of sacrifice?

  It suggests that the soldiers believe sacrificing themselves is necessary for their loved ones' safety.
• What does the imagery of "twisting agonies of men" evoke in the poem?

  It evokes the suffering and pain of wounded soldiers.
• What does the phrase "the doors are closed" symbolize in the poem?

  It symbolizes the soldiers' feeling of being unwelcome at home.
• How does the poem *Exposure* reflect the theme of loss?

  It reflects loss through the soldiers' memories of friends who have died.
• How does the poem convey the idea of nature's indifference to human suffering?

  Nature is depicted as a relentless force that continues to harm the soldiers.
• What does the phrase "slowly our ghosts drag home" imply about the soldiers' state of being?

  It implies that they feel like shadows of their former selves, haunted by their experiences.
• What does the imagery of "shivering ranks of grey" suggest about the soldiers' condition?

  It suggests their vulnerability and despair in the harsh conditions.
• How does the poem *Exposure* challenge traditional views of war?

  It presents war as a source of suffering rather than glory.