Soldier

Today, you will be reading Soldier by Harvey Andrews. We'll start with a little discussion. The poem will give you a chance to review some poetic devices.

Please find examples of:

1. Rhyme Scheme

2. Alliteration

3. Simile

4. Metaphor

5. Repetition

6. Onomatopoeia

7. Irony

8. Oxymoron

9. How many stanzas are there?

10. Is the poem A. Free Verse B. A Ballad C. Blank Verse D. A Sonnet

11. Is the poem pro-war, anti-war, or neutral?

12. Does the author use any shock tactics? If so, what?

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