As both poets have different opinions about war, in fact, almost opposite opinions, each poet uses different types of diction, figurative language, imagery, sounds, and tones to achieve his purpose. ... The tone and atmosphere used and created by the two poets are also different, with each of them using diction and poetic devices, thus creating a tone and atmosphere to put across their point. ... The diction as used by Rupert Brooke in The Soldier, is plain and non-descriptive, but calming and peaceful, for example, "washed by rivers", "blest by suns of home", "dreams happy as her day" and "he...

• Word Count: 1482
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In "Dulce et Decorum Est," Wilfred Owen utilizes gory and haunting imagery, reminiscent figurative language, and gruesome diction to unveil the unfortunate truth that mainstream propaganda wrongly glorifies the life of a soldier in combat. ... Owen also exercises the use of grisly diction to enforce the idea that the media portrays war in an inaccurate way in that propaganda glorifies soldiers instead of exposing the reality of the horrific experiences they must endure simply to survive. ... By employing the use of reminiscent imagery , indicative figurative language and gory diction, Owen co...

• Word Count: 974
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Owen calls this a lie by using good diction, vivid comparisons, and graphic images to have the reader feel disgusted at what war is capable of and sympathetic of those who suffered during and after it. ...

• Word Count: 2203
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: Undergraduate