Battling Adversity: Structure in “The Charge of the Light Brigade”
Question 7 • FL-1001040-M/J Language Arts 2 A-CR
Read the excerpt from The Charge of the Light Brigade by Alfred Lord Tennyson. Cannon to right of them,Cannon to left of them,Cannon in front of themVolley’d and thunder’d;Storm’d at with shot and shell,Boldly they rode and well,Into the jaws of Death,Into the mouth of HellRode the six hundred.
Answer
A
It emphasizes the bleak and hostile conditions the soldiers bravely face.
B
It reinforces the idea that there are no true victors when it comes to war.
C
It suggests that those who survive a war will live a tormented life.
D
It illustrates that blindly obeying orders leads to absolute chaos.
Explanation
The repeated images of cannons to the soldiers’ right, left, and in front show that they are surrounded by deadly fire. The phrases “jaws of Death” and “mouth of Hell” make the danger sound overwhelming, while “Boldly they rode” emphasizes their courage. Together, these details emphasize the bleak, hostile conditions the soldiers bravely face, so A is correct.
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