tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990859882916835115.post5075477427057289347..comments2023-06-16T14:11:20.198+01:00Comments on Ms Findlater's Year 11 Class Blog: 6. e) Unseen Poetry - Key Words and ConnotationsSarah Findlaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04479856449990174458noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990859882916835115.post-46602439091682042412012-12-04T14:21:41.985+00:002012-12-04T14:21:41.985+00:00Great answerGreat answerRachelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990859882916835115.post-12024045725573766182012-12-04T14:18:32.089+00:002012-12-04T14:18:32.089+00:00the use of "if" makes it seam like this ...the use of "if" makes it seam like this person is daydreaming and they are wondering what would happen "if"Rachelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990859882916835115.post-74217848435633378522012-12-04T14:16:47.367+00:002012-12-04T14:16:47.367+00:00Base Details which would imply that it was linked ...Base Details which would imply that it was linked in with the military and the war. Scarlett Major might represent the highest of the army but yet dangerous and risktaking at the same time.Bethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990859882916835115.post-43214956387812915062012-12-04T14:14:56.683+00:002012-12-04T14:14:56.683+00:00When the poet uses the term 'base details'...When the poet uses the term 'base details', it could be suggesting the actual details of a military base. It could also be suggesting about the details of hell when the soldiers die. This could be because hell is meant to be down below. the opening 'If' suggests that he is not brave and that he didnt die bravely in war. He dies in his own bed silently having not served for his country. It also suggests that he feels bad about his decision.Shaghayeghnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990859882916835115.post-36720367420948566712012-12-04T14:14:26.859+00:002012-12-04T14:14:26.859+00:00good point shivani very similar to Tom'sgood point shivani very similar to Tom'sDeclannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990859882916835115.post-12054132827808661622012-12-04T14:13:52.038+00:002012-12-04T14:13:52.038+00:00There is heavy juxtaposition within the last sente...There is heavy juxtaposition within the last sentence; being able to toddle home safetly to bed is an extreme to dyingJednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990859882916835115.post-15033632331103750712012-12-04T14:12:18.968+00:002012-12-04T14:12:18.968+00:00Scarlet major could represent the leader of the ar...Scarlet major could represent the leader of the army, who is very dangerous and bad, and scarlett representing red which tells us that is is also dangerous and scary. Shivaninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990859882916835115.post-57415784712450572552012-12-04T14:12:09.882+00:002012-12-04T14:12:09.882+00:00excellent comment classmateexcellent comment classmateDeclannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990859882916835115.post-76265357476110628302012-12-04T14:09:32.716+00:002012-12-04T14:09:32.716+00:00Really really good answer michael!
Really really good answer michael!<br />Shivaninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990859882916835115.post-62059560244220929592012-12-04T14:08:27.754+00:002012-12-04T14:08:27.754+00:00Scarlet major could be the rank and colour of the ...Scarlet major could be the rank and colour of the uniform, however scarlet could mean something else. The meaning could be embarrasment, or a hint for metaphoric blood on their handsTomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990859882916835115.post-28220347860232319192012-12-04T14:08:17.635+00:002012-12-04T14:08:17.635+00:001. The title of this poem links with war and the a...1. The title of this poem links with war and the army but could also mean the true facts of war.<br />2. "Scarlett Major" could suggest the leaders of the army are dangerous as scarlett is red which could symbolise danger.<br />Sophianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990859882916835115.post-14307684608887492982012-12-04T14:01:46.264+00:002012-12-04T14:01:46.264+00:00The title, Base Details, can be described as milit...The title, Base Details, can be described as military/regimental, something to portray the armed forces.Scarlet Major has connotations of death, blood, violence and general conflict.By using the words scarlet and major next to eachother, they have been juxtaposed to show a brave and noble soldier (for instance), with scarlet word which connotes death and violence.Scarlet also indicates the blood spilled in a war or on their uniform.Michaelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990859882916835115.post-61398609686248194112012-12-04T14:01:17.856+00:002012-12-04T14:01:17.856+00:001.Base details could mean an army,military base. I...1.Base details could mean an army,military base. It could also mean the details of the war.<br />2.Scarlet Majors could mean, majors with blood on their hands or they are in danger.<br />3.The poem doesn't end typically which shows that someone has died as a result of the war and it doesn't flow as nicely as it was going before.<br />4. 'IF' suggests that it is a fantasy and he could it would be something he would do.Laurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990859882916835115.post-78352914019993492742012-12-04T14:00:55.398+00:002012-12-04T14:00:55.398+00:004. The implication of the word 'if' to beg...4. The implication of the word 'if' to begin the poem with suggests that it is all just make believe and it's not real. It is as if they are imagining that it is happening and it is in the future. It is what he wants to happen. Kismetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990859882916835115.post-18413999345329518942012-12-04T13:59:15.659+00:002012-12-04T13:59:15.659+00:00AMAZING WORK MEGANAMAZING WORK MEGANEmilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990859882916835115.post-23945529774421632642012-12-04T13:58:41.607+00:002012-12-04T13:58:41.607+00:001. Base Details suggest what happends at a militar...1. Base Details suggest what happends at a military base, the problems it faces and the details they share.<br />2. Scarlet Majors has connotation of red, blood and death. This could infer all the danger and voilence that the Army Major has done.<br />Mayuren Naidoonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990859882916835115.post-66104003461927080372012-12-04T13:57:29.795+00:002012-12-04T13:57:29.795+00:00Another great reply, Martin. Well done! Another great reply, Martin. Well done! Emilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990859882916835115.post-13321305564274143962012-12-04T13:57:17.320+00:002012-12-04T13:57:17.320+00:00Yes Martin, I agree completely with you.Yes Martin, I agree completely with you.Kismetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990859882916835115.post-76590649432565460482012-12-04T13:56:37.411+00:002012-12-04T13:56:37.411+00:00Excellent answer, Martin! Excellent answer, Martin! Emilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990859882916835115.post-39342307809918733472012-12-04T13:53:56.848+00:002012-12-04T13:53:56.848+00:002)The word scarlet suggests that the majors may be...2)The word scarlet suggests that the majors may be angry or embarrased.Also could suggest that they are healthy compared to the rest of the soldiers as many majors didint participate in the fighting and were fed better quality food. <br />The word major sugests that the person has a high status and also means that they are important and needed to command the soldiers.Martinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990859882916835115.post-12324728181108435592012-12-04T13:52:06.275+00:002012-12-04T13:52:06.275+00:00yes, we agree with hannah love the comment Megan! ...yes, we agree with hannah love the comment Megan! xoxoCharlotte and Ninanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990859882916835115.post-1416484942092486972012-12-04T13:50:40.038+00:002012-12-04T13:50:40.038+00:003)it is building up to have an irrupt ending of hi...3)it is building up to have an irrupt ending of him dying and that he was proud to have fought in the war.<br />4) the word 'if' is to show that they could have doubts in what they are doing including in the war and the fightng. it is repetitively used to show that they have wish they were " If I were fierce, and bald" MeganDUPEYnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990859882916835115.post-31232396959084340002012-12-04T13:49:47.603+00:002012-12-04T13:49:47.603+00:00v good hannahv good hannahLeahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990859882916835115.post-23432077358302728162012-12-04T13:49:47.242+00:002012-12-04T13:49:47.242+00:00The title, base details, implies the underlyin g ...The title, base details, implies the underlyin g struggles at an army base between an army commander/ general and his troops, and how an army base works. On the other hand, it could be seen as the basic details of life and death, as well as how easily life can escape from someone. <br />The scarlet majors implies a type of soldier, as they are described as being at 'base', described perhaps by the colour of the uniform or maybe to represent the scarlet blood spilled in war.<br />Joshnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990859882916835115.post-79716407304514699252012-12-04T13:48:43.428+00:002012-12-04T13:48:43.428+00:00your response to question 2 is v good . good one !...your response to question 2 is v good . good one !Hannnahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhnoreply@blogger.com