1. Which of the following best states how the speaker’s tone reveals his or her point of view about war?

A
The speaker’s amused tone reveals that he/she believes war should not be taken seriously.
B
The speaker’s insistent tone reveals that he/she believes war is necessary to society.
C
The speaker’s detached tone reveals that he/she is unaffected by war.
D
The speaker’s sarcastic tone reveals that he/she believes war is cruel and destructive.

2.
How does the use of personification and imagery contribute to the poet’s tone? Use at least two pieces of evidence in your response.

3.
Which of the following best states the theme of this poem?

A
War is necessary for society to function.
B
War is a beautiful thing.
C
War is a terrible thing.
D
Always praise those who are deserving.
4.
PART A: What is the poet’s most likely purpose for writing this poem?

A
To send a message about forgiveness.
B
To criticize dictators and protest war.
C
To describe the positive aspects of war.
D
To show support for ending a war peacefully.

5.
PART B: Which structural element of the poem best supports the answer to Part A?

A
The division between stanza 1and suggests that war creates a rift in perspectives between two enemies, despite the common destruction experienced on both sides.
B
The lack of rhyme scheme highlights the idea that war is necessary for the liberation of a people or nation.
C
The use of consistent line length conveys a sense of duty, reflecting the characterizations of war throughout the poem.
D
The separation of the relatively short final stanza from the rest of the poem emphasizes its significance in revealing the speakerâs true attitude toward war.
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