In Tragic Manner I will not lament The griefs of those who stood in high degree
and fell at last with no expedient
To bring them out of their adversity
-Geoffrey Chaucer, The Monk's Tale
Think about the poems you've read in the past. How did they use rhyme and
meter? What specific poetic techniques does this poem use, and what do they
tell you about the age of the poem?

Which of the following best describes the central idea of the article? a the tuskegee airmen started the civil rights movement by proving that black pilots are more skilled than white pilots. b the tuskegee airmen proved that black and white pilots had the same potential, which break racial barriers. c despite breaking racial barriers, the tuskegee airmen faced racial discrimination and were never recognized for their military success. d black pilots in the military had to work twice as hard as white pilots, and due to a lack of funds they were underprepared.

Modernist poets were concerned with many issues and used their poetry to express their concerns. which item from this list was not one of their concerns? a.corruption of traditional american values b.brutality of wwi c.the effects of the great depression d.crowded, crime-ridden city life e.alienation of the individual

What are two themes in ted chiang’s “exhalation”?