Repetition of "huge" enhances how overwhelmed his is with the sight of the mountain before him. He is unable to come up with majestic words like he had previously.

-Synaestesia (sound and taste)

'sir' is repeated throughout the latter half of the poem- respect- highlights how america didnt respect the vietnamise during the vietnam war (1955-1975) - napalm (sticky fire) and civillian murder from America + spike traps and geurilla warfare.

-vividly depicts how the speaker nurtures their anger through various deceptive means, emphasising the insidious nature of unresolved emotions.

'And it grew both day and night, Till it bore an apple bright.'

-unchecked anger metaphorically grows like a tree, eventually producing a poisonous fruit, symbolising the harmful outcomes that result from harbouring negative emotions.

'And my foe beheld it shine, And he knew that it was mine.'

The poem concludes with the realisation that the speaker's enemy perceives and understands the consequences of their anger, suggesting that holding onto resentment ultimately harms both parties.

Imagery evokes a vivid image of the Assyrian soldiers adorned in opulent colours, suggesting their wealth and power.

Connotations symbolises the grandeur and extravagance of the Assyrian Empire, enhancing the contrast with the impending destruction.

'And the sheen of their spears was like stars on the sea'

Simile compares the brightness of the spears to stars on the sea, emphasising their dazzling and numerous presence.

Connotations implies the overwhelming force and vastness of the Assyrian army, evoking a sense of awe and intimidation.

'Like the leaves of the forest when Summer is green'

Simile compares the multitude of soldiers to leaves in a green summer forest, suggesting abundance and proliferation.

-highlights the sheer number and widespread reach of the Assyrian forces, emphasising their capacity to overrun and conquer.

'The Angel of Death spread his wings on the blast'

Personification: Attributes human-like qualities to death by describing it as an angel spreading wings.

Connotations creates a haunting image of death looming over the battlefield, signalling impending doom and destruction.

'and breathed in the face of the foe as he passed...'

Personification Humanises death further by giving it the ability to breathe and move intentionally.

- suggests the inevitability of death and the futility of resistance against overwhelming forces.

'And the eyes of the sleepers waxed deadly and chill...'

-imagery: Conjures an image of fear-stricken eyes becoming cold and lifeless.

-reflects the terror and despair gripping the victims as they realise their impending demise.

'And there lay the steed with his nostril all wide,"

-uses imagery to depict a horse with flared nostrils, suggesting alertness and readiness for battle.

-implies the tension and anticipation in the midst of the chaotic scene, adding to the atmosphere of impending catastrophe.

Blunt powerful language highlights the bleak and imminent future for soldiers

'iced east' assonance - sense of disparity and dying motivation - cant even rhyme fully

Stated as a fact not an opinion

Imminent death, nothing they can do, unimportant

metaphor emphasises unimportance of individuals in war and further emphasised the inner cruelty of man

spasms- death, unpredictable - highlights the unpredictability of war wether the soldiers will come back or not