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What type of conflict does the pilot experience when deciding between his mission and his life?
What type of conflict does the pilot experience when deciding between his mission and his life?
What is the external conflict faced by the pilot in the context of WWII?
What is the external conflict faced by the pilot in the context of WWII?
How does the pilot's family view his mission?
How does the pilot's family view his mission?
What happens to the pilot's daughter's feelings towards him as she grows older?
What happens to the pilot's daughter's feelings towards him as she grows older?
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What internal conflict does the pilot face while adjusting to his surroundings during his mission?
What internal conflict does the pilot face while adjusting to his surroundings during his mission?
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What narrative technique is used in the last two stanzas of the poem?
What narrative technique is used in the last two stanzas of the poem?
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What theme involves exploring the consequences of failing to fulfill one's duty?
What theme involves exploring the consequences of failing to fulfill one's duty?
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Which phrase indicates the father's initial intention regarding his mission?
Which phrase indicates the father's initial intention regarding his mission?
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What does the metaphor 'A tuna, the dark prince, muscular, dangerous' suggest?
What does the metaphor 'A tuna, the dark prince, muscular, dangerous' suggest?
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How does the poet evoke empathy for the pilots' decision to turn back?
How does the poet evoke empathy for the pilots' decision to turn back?
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What is the stanza structure of the poem 'Fumaze'?
What is the stanza structure of the poem 'Fumaze'?
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Which theme is NOT explored in the poem 'Fumaze'?
Which theme is NOT explored in the poem 'Fumaze'?
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What literary device is primarily used to describe the pilot's experiences in 'Fumaze'?
What literary device is primarily used to describe the pilot's experiences in 'Fumaze'?
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Which aspect of historical context is addressed in 'Fumaze'?
Which aspect of historical context is addressed in 'Fumaze'?
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What effect does enjambment have in the poem 'Fumaze'?
What effect does enjambment have in the poem 'Fumaze'?
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What key emotion does the pilot experience in 'Fumaze'?
What key emotion does the pilot experience in 'Fumaze'?
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What type of rhythm does 'Fumaze' employ?
What type of rhythm does 'Fumaze' employ?
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What childhood theme is touched upon in the notes about 'Fumaze'?
What childhood theme is touched upon in the notes about 'Fumaze'?
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What does the repeated rhyme scheme in 'Exposure' symbolize?
What does the repeated rhyme scheme in 'Exposure' symbolize?
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Which theme is NOT addressed in the poem 'Exposure'?
Which theme is NOT addressed in the poem 'Exposure'?
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What literary device is primarily used in the quote 'Our brains ache in the merciless iced east winds that knife us'?
What literary device is primarily used in the quote 'Our brains ache in the merciless iced east winds that knife us'?
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What does the phrase 'Slowly our ghosts drag home' suggest about the soldiers?
What does the phrase 'Slowly our ghosts drag home' suggest about the soldiers?
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What feeling does the repetition of the phrase '...But nothing happens' evoke in the poem?
What feeling does the repetition of the phrase '...But nothing happens' evoke in the poem?
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What theme emphasizes the hopelessness associated with war in the poem?
What theme emphasizes the hopelessness associated with war in the poem?
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Which type of imagery is used in the poem to convey the emotional impact of war?
Which type of imagery is used in the poem to convey the emotional impact of war?
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What literary device is highlighted through phrases like 'crusted dark-red jewels'?
What literary device is highlighted through phrases like 'crusted dark-red jewels'?
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Which element of the poem helps convey the urgency of the soldiers' experiences?
Which element of the poem helps convey the urgency of the soldiers' experiences?
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What is a notable aspect of the poem's structure as discussed in the analysis?
What is a notable aspect of the poem's structure as discussed in the analysis?
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Which term best describes the psychological impact on soldiers reflected in the poem?
Which term best describes the psychological impact on soldiers reflected in the poem?
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What role did Wilfred Owen have during World War I that connects him to the poem?
What role did Wilfred Owen have during World War I that connects him to the poem?
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How does the poem primarily portray the shared experiences of soldiers?
How does the poem primarily portray the shared experiences of soldiers?
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What is a significant theme explored in the text?
What is a significant theme explored in the text?
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Which term is emphasized as a visual metaphor in the analysis?
Which term is emphasized as a visual metaphor in the analysis?
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What literary technique is highlighted for its role in emphasizing the speaker's mental state?
What literary technique is highlighted for its role in emphasizing the speaker's mental state?
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How does the speaker view their responsibility for their actions?
How does the speaker view their responsibility for their actions?
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What type of imagery is extensively noted in the analysis?
What type of imagery is extensively noted in the analysis?
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What substance-related issue is potentially linked to the speaker's experiences?
What substance-related issue is potentially linked to the speaker's experiences?
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Which historical or literary reference might be examined in connection with the text?
Which historical or literary reference might be examined in connection with the text?
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What technique does the speaker use that suggests a personal reflection?
What technique does the speaker use that suggests a personal reflection?
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What is the primary focus of the first part of the poem?
What is the primary focus of the first part of the poem?
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Which theme is central to the poem 'Remains'?
Which theme is central to the poem 'Remains'?
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What does the phrase 'Probably armed, possibly not' suggest?
What does the phrase 'Probably armed, possibly not' suggest?
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How is the present tense used in the poem significant?
How is the present tense used in the poem significant?
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What does the imagery of 'His blood-shadow stays on the street' symbolize?
What does the imagery of 'His blood-shadow stays on the street' symbolize?
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What does the action 'Tosses his guts back into his body' illustrate?
What does the action 'Tosses his guts back into his body' illustrate?
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What does the poem suggest about soldiers' conditioning related to emotions?
What does the poem suggest about soldiers' conditioning related to emotions?
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What does the phrase 'Rip' highlight in the poem?
What does the phrase 'Rip' highlight in the poem?
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