Bayonet Charge Flashcards 0.0 / 5 ? EnglishPoems from other culturesGCSEAQA Created by: lukebaldwinnnCreated on: 15-06-20 10:54 Ted Hughes Born in 1930 and died in 1998, Ted Hughes was an OBE. He is thought to be one of the best poets of his generation. 1 of 7 "Suddenly he awoke and was running-raw" The poem starts in media res, and also uses some alliteration. 2 of 7 "towards a green hedge" Contrast from the war zone a a "green hedge" is peaceful. 3 of 7 "Bullets smacking the belly out of the air" This is personification showing how the people are trained to be like roots. 4 of 7 "patriotic tear" Juxtaposes the patriotic tear which is a noble thing. 5 of 7 "cold clockwork" This alliteration once again describes the movement of the soldiers as mechanical. 6 of 7 "His terrors touchy dynamite" Metaphor - His terror might blow up inside of him. 7 of 7
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