The Destruction Of Sennacherib

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alicia warwick

Cards (16)

What did Sennacherib ridicule God for?
His powerfulness to protect his people.
Where did Sennacherib send his army?
Jerusalem
Why did God send the Angel of Death
To destroy Sennacherib's army in an act of divine retribution
Why is rhyming couplets used in the poem?
To create a sense of finality at the end of each line. This encapsulates the key moments and ideas.
What is the subject terminology for the anaphora of "And... And... And..."?
Polysyndeton
Why is "And... And... And..." used?
Reflects how the events were a quick succession. This shows how easily God can destroy a whole army of people and is therefore extremely powerful.
Why is "The Angel Of Death" sent by God?
Punishment. It serves as an instrument of God's wrath.
What does "The Angel Of God" emphasize?
Vulnerability of human power in the face of a higher, unstoppable force.
What is the big idea of the Destruction of Sennacherib?
Human power is fragile and can be toppled by divine intervention. No matter how powerful someone seems, they're ultimately subjected to forces beyond their control.
State a quote that is in media res
"Came down like the wolf on the fold"
What does the verb "Came down" mean?
Make a sudden attack on something
What does the simile "like the wolf on a fold" suggest?
Sennacherib is like a predator approaching innocent and defenseless animals such as sheep. This indicates violence from the beginning
What quote makes Sennacherib's army seem to have the upper hand?
"Gleaming in purple and gold"
What do the colours in "Gleaming in purple and gold" allude to?
The luxuriousness and royal associations of battle dress
Why is "purple" a connotation of luxury?
Purple was expensive at the time as dye was extracted from marine snails. This meant that only royalty could afford for it to be produced.
What do the verbs "blast" and "breathed" owned by the "Angel of Death" suggest?
The alliteration of plosives enhances an understanding of Angel's destructive power.