Identify an example of hyperbole in the lyrics and explain how it emphasizes the song’s criticism of war.
“Be the first one on your block..." exaggerates the idea that ppl should be proud of war, "blown em all to.." kill EVERYONE to get peace
"Whoopee! We’re all gonna die" is repeated a lot in the song. What techniques (aside from repetition) are being used, and why?
Colloquial language / hyperbole. He is being sarcastic - how wonderful that we all get to die! Hyperbole emphasises the harsh reality of war - a lot of ppl die!
What technique could be used to describe the use of the following words - 'mothers', 'boys', 'fathers', 'sons'. How does this technique support the main idea in the song?
Diction! Remember diction is word choice. This kind of personal and inclusive language is reminding the listener that the ppl that go to war are family members