I need some help with looking over my answers... thanks for the help...
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If I were fierce, and bald, and short of breath,
I'd live with scarlet Majors at the Base,
And speed glum heroes up the line to death.
You'd see me with my puffy petulant face,
Guzzling and gulping in the best hotel,
Reading the Roll of Honour. ‘Poor young chap,’
I'd say---‘I used to know his father well;
Yes, we've lost heavily in this last scrap.’
And when the war is done and youth stone dead,
I'd toddle safely home and die---in bed.
–Siegfried Sassoon
Question 5
The connotation of "the last scrap" in the eighth line of the poem is:
Not sure about this one need help...
That the last battle wasn't very important
That the last battle was the most important battle fought so far
That the last battle was going to win the war for their side
That the last battle was still going on
Question 7
What do the following images infer about the older soldiers: "puffy, petulant face;" and "guzzling and gulping?"
I think the answer is the first one.
Most of them are concerned only with their own comfort and not about the fate of the young men they are sending to war.
Most of them also have families at home and are trying to stay safe for them.
Most of them have health problems for which they must seek help.
Most of them are terribly sorry they have to send so many young men to their deaths.
Question 8
The speaker in the poem is speaking about:
I think the answer is the third one/
What he would do if he were President of the United States
What he would do if he could sneak up on the older officers
What he would do if he were like the older officers that command him
What he would do if the army would send him home
Question 10
The word "toddle" infers that the old men:
I think the answer is the first one
Cannot walk without a cane or some help
Drip their drink down their chins when they "guzzle."
Are like infants in their lack of ability to ask for the things that they need
Are like infants in their lack of interest in anyone except themselves
question 5: third one.
all others correct
Question 5:
To determine the connotation of the phrase "the last scrap" in the eighth line of the poem, we need to analyze the context and possible meanings. The phrase suggests that "the last scrap" refers to the recent battle or conflict. However, without further information, it's difficult to ascertain the exact connotation. You could try examining the tone of the poem, any previous mentions of battles, or the overall theme to gather more clues. Once you have a better understanding of the poem's context, you can determine the connotation of "the last scrap" by considering the different possible meanings provided in the answer options.
Question 7:
The images of the "puffy, petulant face" and "guzzling and gulping" provide insights into the behavior and attitude of the older soldiers. To determine the inference conveyed by these images, consider the descriptions provided and their implications. Based on these descriptions, it can be inferred that most of the older soldiers are concerned only with their own comfort and not about the fate of the young men they are sending to war. This inference aligns with the negative connotations associated with the described behaviors.
Question 8:
To identify the speaker in the poem, carefully examine the poem for any clues about their identity, role, or perspective. In this case, the speaker is expressing what they would do if they were like the older officers that command him. Thus, the correct answer is that the speaker in the poem is speaking about what he would do if he were like the older officers that command him.
Question 10:
To determine the meaning of the word "toddle" in the poem, consider its linguistic and contextual clues. "Toddle" suggests a certain manner of movement, typically associated with young children who are just learning to walk. To infer the meaning, consider the possible implications based on the context of the poem and the imagery surrounding the word. In this instance, the word "toddle" conveys that the old men cannot walk without a cane or some help. This aligns with the imagery of the speaker safely returning home and eventually dying in bed, reinforcing the idea of old age and physical frailty.