Purpose: to demonstrate your knowledge of how to analyze an author’s voice. Reread Wilfred Owen’s poem “Dulce et Decorum Est'' and its introductory information. Also, read Owen’s biography and 3 of his other poems. This information will help you understand Owen’s experiences as a soldier during WWI, and how those experiences shaped his feelings about war. Notice how Owen portrays his feelings through his writing.

Owen’s biography

“Anthem for Doomed Youth”

“The Show”

“The Sentry”

Write a 5 paragraph descriptive (analysis) essay about Owen’s use of voice in his poem, “Dulce et Decorum Est.” To review how to write an essay go to Module 3 Section 3 text. (M3S3 Text is published for you to read.)

Introductory paragraph: Include a thesis statement that describes Owen’s voice.

1st body paragraph: explain how Owen’s use of simile impacts his voice in his poem. You need to include 2 pieces of textual evidence. This means that in your paragraph you need to have 2 examples of similes, from the poem. Tell how each example contributes to the development of his voice.

2nd body paragraph: explain how Owen’s use of imagery impacts his voice in his poem. You need to include 2 pieces of textual evidence. Tell how each example contributes to the development of his voice.

3rd body paragraph: explain how Owen’s personal feelings about the war come through in his voice.

Conclusion paragraph: rephrase your thesis with a deeper understanding, summarize your main points, and end with a statement that conveys the point you want your reader to take away.