Dulce et Decorum Est War Poetry Analysis Worksheet

Save time by using this war poetry analysis worksheet on Wilfred Owen’s Dulce et decorum est - great for a relief lesson or to support a study of war poetry. The worksheet questions increase in complexity and work through the poem chronologically to help students understand the layers of meaning in the poem.

The worksheet includes:

• Wilfred Owen’s poem in full with space for student annotation
• Author and historical context as a WW1 soldier and poet
• 14 poetry analysis questions about the key parts of the poem
• Answer key with explanations.