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Which line from the first stanza of “We Wear the Mask” most effectively uses irony to show social conflict?

A
“It hides our cheeks and shades our eyes,” because the mask covers many human features.
B
“This debt we pay to human guile,” because only those who are clever are able to hide their emotions.
C
“With torn and bleeding hearts we smile,” because those humans who are most in pain often cover their hurt and are thus ignored.
D
“And mouth with myriad subtleties,” because it is difficult to interpret the many ways humans use their faces to communicate.
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Which best describes one theme of both "A Man Said to the Universe" and "Sympathy"?

A
The environment is indifferent to the individual.
B
The individual is more powerful than the environment.
C
An individual’s place in the world is determined by his or her environment.
D
An individual affects society, just as a society influences individuals.
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Which best describes one reason why "Sympathy" is a naturalist poem?

A
It addresses the effects of racism and oppression in society.
B
It gives a description of the bird’s wings as it tries to escape.
C
It illustrates the factors leading to the bird’s imprisonment.
D
It rejects the idea that society influences the individual.
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Which is one thematic similarity between "A Man Said to the Universe" and "Sympathy"?

A
Both present an individual who fears his environment.
B
Both present an individual trying to prove his existence.
C
Both present an individual who is injured and damaged.
D
Both present an individual challenging an external force.
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Read these lines from the poem “We Wear the Mask.”Why should the world be over-wise,In counting all our tears and sighs?Which theme is reflected in these lines?

A
Those who record history are arrogant and nosy.
B
People should honestly express all their thoughts and feelings.
C
Only sad emotions should be kept private.
D
It is preferable to keep certain emotions private.

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