What was one reason Whitman's collection of poetry, Leaves of Grass, was so controversial for its time? (multiple choice) 1. Some of the poems' sexual content and language was shocking for the time.

2. Some of the poems sounded strikingly similar to the work of English poets at the time.

3. Some of the poems were highly critical of the working class and immigrant populations.

4. Some of the poems championed the continuation of the slave trade.

You learned in this lesson that the mythical trojan war was instrumental in forming greek culture. it has been said that there were no real "greeks" before this, just relatively unconnected kingdoms in the land that would later be called greece. how did the story of the war "make" greek culture? select all that apply. it provided something for all greeks to talk about. it gave greeks a common history. it represented a moment when the different kingdoms came together for a common cause, unifying the different kingdoms into one greece. it showed how agamemnon conquered the lesser kingdoms and unified them under his rule.

Read this passage: i think of you daily, my darling, especially when it’s dark and the other men in the foxhole become silent. i like to pretend that the gunfire is a fireworks display and that you are here with me to enjoy it. who is the intended audience for this passage? a. the writers girlfriend at home b. the writers fellow soldiers c. the writers mother and father d. the writers commanding officer

Which word best describes the tone of this excerpt from daly's sixteen