Question

activity 2 - directions: read \whos for the game?\ by jessie pope, then respond to the prompts in your own words. - prompt 1 is collaborative, while prompts 2 - 3 are individual work. - strategy: when you are directed to analyze authors choices, consider the effect on the reader prompt your response #1 - how does pope portray war in the poem? what emotions is the poem trying to evoke? cite textual evidence from the poem as support. #2 - how does the poem depict sacrifice for the country during ww1? cite textual evidence from the poem as support. #3 - how might this poem persuade young men to enlist by appealing to nationalism? explain.

Explanation:

For Prompt 1: Pope portrays war as a noble and heroic - like game in the poem. Words like "Who's for the game" create a sense of excitement and adventure. The poem tries to evoke a feeling of patriotism and eagerness in the reader. For example, "Who'll follow their leader?" implies a call - to - action and a sense of duty.
For Prompt 2: The poem depicts sacrifice as a glorious act for the country. Lines such as "Who'll answer the call?" suggest that sacrificing for the country during WWI is a noble and expected thing to do.
For Prompt 3: The poem appeals to nationalism by using words that create a sense of national pride and duty. Phrases like "Who's for the glory?" and "Who'll fight for the right?" link enlistment to the idea of achieving national glory and upholding national values.

Answer:

Prompt 1: Pope portrays war as an exciting and noble endeavor, evoking patriotism and eagerness. Textual evidence: "Who's for the game" and "Who'll follow their leader?".
Prompt 2: The poem depicts sacrifice as a glorious act for the country. Textual evidence: "Who'll answer the call?".
Prompt 3: The poem appeals to nationalism by using words like "Who's for the glory?" and "Who'll fight for the right?" to link enlistment with national glory and values.