Universal Themes in Civil War Poetry

Question 1

Read the excerpt from the poem. Which universal theme is best shown by this excerpt?

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D: the individual’s responsibility toward the community

Question 2

Read the excerpt from the poem. Which universal theme is best shown by this excerpt?

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A: the sufferings of war

Question 3

What does the excerpt most express about losing loved ones?

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B: It is important to move on after mourning for loved ones.

Question 4

Question 4

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C

Question 5

Read the poems. What is the main difference in how the poems address the importance of memory?

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A: Horton’s poem focuses on the pleasure of remembering, while Trethewey’s poem observes that remembering can be painful.

Question 6

Question 6

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B

Universal Themes in Civil War Poetry Answers