“But nothing happens”
Repetition highlights the lack of control humans have over their situation
“What are we doing here?”
Rhetorical question reflects the soldiers sense of confusion and questioning about their purpose
“The merciless iced east winds that knive us”
Personification highlights the idea of nature’s cruelty and aggression
“Silent, sentries, whisper, curious, nervous”
Sibilance, mirrors the sinister nature and sound of the wind