First World War: History of the Great War

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[...] The noun 'places' is in the plural because it is implied 'by certain places'. There are therefore several, in this case we put an at the end. In fact, we naturally make the liaison when we say 'by certain places', which proves that there is indeed an II) Lexicon and Lexical Comprehension « 'tic-tac' is an onomatopoeia that is formed by the transcription of the noises made by the needles of a clock. Here its meaning refers to the ambient silence. [...]

[...] It is therefore interesting to ask what the interests are in telling the story of war. There are indeed several interests in telling the story of war. First, it is a way to tell new generations what happened during the war, a turning point in History. Then, it is a way to transmit a personal feeling in a more universal way. In fact, the war, whether it is the first or second world war, are two major events that may seem very distant in time for today's students. [...]

[...] The words that refer to the lexical field of sight in the text are as follows: 'look', 'appear', 'distinguish', 'perceive', 'eyes'. It can be seen that they are mostly verbs. This supports the description in this passage which is primarily visual. The reader has the impression of being there thanks to all the visual indications given by the narrator. Often the organization of sentences is done by using a verb related to sight, followed by nouns and adjectives that characterize what is in front of the narrator's eyes. This lexical field is therefore essential to the description. [...]

[...] The illustrated book First World War: History of the Great War by Patricia Crété allows a young audience to understand the different historical stages of the First World War in a more entertaining way than a simple course. Then, it is also a way to diffuse individual memory so that it becomes collective. In Barbusse's work, he tells his personal story and shares his feelings. He himself lived through this war and can therefore testify to what was happening on the front. It is a way to share the reality of the battles with everyone and even more with future generations so that no one forgets the harsh reality of war and its atrocities. [...]