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Simile in dulce est decorum est?

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An example of similes in Dulce Decorum Est is in the first line:
'Bent double, like old beggars under sacks'
this suggests that soldiers are so tired that they can be compared to old beggars

Hope that helps

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What is dulce et decorum est about?
dulce et decorum est is about the reality of war and how it isn't actually sweet and fitting to die for your country. "Dulce et Decorum est Pro patria mori" means "It is sweet and fitting to die for...
What language is dulce et decorum est in?
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Who wrote Dulce Et Decorum Est?
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What language is dulce et decorum est?
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Dulce et Decorum Est what was the subject?
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