... poem expresses strong meaning and persuasive argument of the dark side of war and is an excellent example of powerful writing. The author's use of excellent diction helps to clearly define what the author is saying. (Fulwiler and Hayakawa 163) Powerful verbs like "guttering", "choking", and "drowning" not only show how the man is suffering, but that he is in a great ... for one minute. Owen also compares the victim's face to the devil, but a devil sick of sin: just as the victim is sick of fighting. Even more effective is the metaphor that compares "...vile, incurable sores..." (Owen. 7...

• Word Count: 1704
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School