Poem

Describe several language techniques used in each text. Explain why they were important.

The poem “Dulce et Decorum Est” written by Wilfred Owen has several language techniques which are important and also the poem “The Solider” written by Rupert Brook. Theses techniques include metaphor, alliteration, personification and simile.

In the first line of the poem “Dulce et Decorum Est”, the writer uses simile to paint a horrific image in our minds “bent double, like beggars under sacks” and “coughi...