the charge of the light brigade

• Who wrote "The Charge of the Light Brigade"?

  Alfred Tennyson
• What battle does "The Charge of the Light Brigade" focus on?

  The battle of Balaclava
• What was the initial situation of the Russians during the battle?

  They were retreating after taking a beating
• What was the role of the Light Brigade in the battle?

  To protect captured heavy guns
• What caused the Light Brigade to charge at the enemy artillery?

  A mix-up in communication among leaders
• How many soldiers were in the Light Brigade?

  600 soldiers
• What happened to the Light Brigade during the charge?

  They were torn to pieces by gunfire
• How many soldiers were killed during the charge?

  Over 150 soldiers
• What does the poem praise about the soldiers?

  Their bravery and honor
• What leadership issue does the poem question?

  The blunder that led to unnecessary deaths
• When was Alfred Tennyson born?

  1809
• What position did Tennyson hold when he wrote the poem?

  Poet Laureate
• Who was the monarch during Tennyson's tenure as Poet Laureate?

  Queen Victoria
• What type of poem is "The Charge of the Light Brigade"?

  A ballad
• What is a characteristic of a ballad?

  It tells a story and often has a refrain
• What is the refrain in "The Charge of the Light Brigade"?

  The use of "600" at the end of each stanza
• What do ballads often tell stories about?

  Important historical events
• What is the predominant meter of the poem?

  Dimeter
• What is a dactyl in poetry?

  One stressed syllable followed by two unstressed
• How does the structure of the poem reflect the theme of fallen soldiers?

  It uses a falling rhythm
• What does the line "someone had blundered" emphasize?

  The leadership blunder causing fatalities