Transcript The Sentry - English at Montrose

The Sentry
Wilfred Owen
Purpose
• To raise your awareness and
appreciation of Owen`s:
• Theme or Message
• Skill in the use of linguistic
techniques which helps him to
convey his theme effectively
Point of view
• From whose point of view is the
poem written?
• What is the intended effect of
this?
Language
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simile
metaphor
personification
alliteration
onomatopoeia
enjambment
powerful and emotive words
Now choose one example of each
and comment on its effectiveness
Theme or Message
• what is Owen saying to the
reader in this poem?