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War and Literature: Christon Smith's Themes

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War and Literature: Christon Smith's Themes

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What literary device does Christon Smith primarily use to show the effects of war on the village?

Personification

Symbolism

Metaphor

Characterization (correct)

Which description best represents the thin woman in the village as portrayed by the author?

Joyful and expressive with her emotions

Docile and passive in her behavior

Strong and resilient like a buzzard (correct)

Unmotivated and carefree like a domestic bird

What effect does the imagery of cows wandering lazily convey about the village?

A chaotic environment due to the war

A thriving and energetic community

A sense of depression and lifelessness (correct)

A peaceful and harmonious rural life

How does the depiction of the thin woman's lips contribute to the characterization?

It reveals her discomfort in expressing feelings Signup and view all the answers

What overarching theme does the author convey through characterization and imagery?

The resilience of the human spirit in adversity Signup and view all the answers

What does the metaphor of the telegram as a 'strange missile' signify in the story?

The random and harmful nature of news from the front Signup and view all the answers

How does Iain Crichton Smith depict the psychological impact of war on families?

By illustrating the overwhelming confusion and distress experienced by families Signup and view all the answers

What role does characterisation play in the story?

It helps convey the desperation and fears of the mothers and community Signup and view all the answers

What feeling does the author evoke through the description of receiving telegrams?

A profound sense of confusion and disconnection Signup and view all the answers

What imagery is used to highlight the differences in character perspective on war?

The likening of characters to different types of birds Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best captures the theme of the destructive effects of war in the essay?

The emotional toll on families receiving bad news Signup and view all the answers

What essential message does the conclusion of the essay convey about war?

War has profound human costs and emotional scars Signup and view all the answers

What does the quote 'their ships sunk in seas which they had never seen except on maps' suggest about the characters?

They are distanced and alienated from the war's realities Signup and view all the answers