The poem is one of the most powerful ways to convey an idea or
             opinion. Through vivid imagery and compelling metaphors, the poem
             gives the reader the exact feeling the author wanted. The poem "Dulce
             et Decorum Est," an anti-war poem by Wilfred Owen, makes great use of
             these devices. This poem is very effective because of its excellent
             manipulation of the mechanical and emotional parts of poetry. Owen's
             use of exact diction and vivid figurative language emphasizes his
             point, showing that war is terrible and devastating. Furthermore, the
             utilization of extremely graphic imagery adds even more to his
             argument. Through the effective use of all three of these tools, this
             poem conveys a strong meaning and persuasive argument.
             The poem's use of excellent diction helps to more clearly
             define what the author is saying. Words like "guttering", "choking",
             and "drowning" not only show how the man is suffering, but that he is
             in terrible pain that no human being should endure. Other words like
             writhing and froth-corrupted say precisely how the man is being
             tormented. Moreover, the phrase "blood shod" shows how the troops
             have been on their feet for days, never resting. Also, the fact that
             the gassed man was "flung" into the wagon reveals the urgency and
             occupation with fighting. The only thing they can do is toss him into
             a wagon. The fact one word can add to the meaning so much shows how
             the diction of this poem adds greatly to its effectiveness.
             Likewise, the use of figurative language in this poem also
             helps to emphasize the points that are being made. As Perrine says,
             people use metaphors because they say "...what we want to say more
             vividly and forcefully..." Owen capitalizes greatly on this by using
             strong metaphors and similes. Right off in the first line, he
             describes the troops as being "like old beggars under sacks." This
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