Propaganda and Recruitment in wartime Literature

A set of flashcards covering key vocabulary related to propaganda, poetry analysis, and historical context of wartime literature.

Repetition

Repeated words/phrases for emphasis.

Alliteration

The same sound at the start of words, such as 'cold, cruel cries'.

Personification

Giving human traits to objects or ideas, for example, 'Death stood waiting'.

Metaphor

A direct comparison without using 'like' or 'as', such as 'War is a monster'.

Simile

A comparison using 'like' or 'as', for instance, 'brave as lions'.

Tone

The attitude or emotion expressed in a poem, like angry, hopeful, or bitter.

Word choice

Powerful or emotional words selected by the poet.

Rhyme scheme

The pattern of rhyming words in a poem, e.g., ABAB.

Symbolism

Using an object or image to represent something deeper, like poppies symbolizing remembrance.

Rhetorical questions

Questions posed to provoke thought rather than to elicit an answer.

Conscription

Forced military service implemented when volunteer numbers are insufficient.

Trench Warfare

A form of warfare where soldiers live and fight in long, narrow ditches.

Women's Role on the Home Front

Women took over men's jobs and became nurses, challenging traditional gender roles.

British Empire Contribution

Troops, resources, and money provided by colonies during the war, leading to post-war demands for independence.

Affix

A linguistic element added to words, including prefixes and suffixes.

Prefix

An affix added to the beginning of a word, e.g., 'unhappy'.

Suffix

An affix added to the end of a word, e.g., 'hopeless'.

Personification

giving human traits to objects or ideas