1. why did the youth enlist? he was eager to join the war.
he was drafted.
he wanted to avenge the death of his friend.

2. from what point of view is the story told? first-person point of view
third-person limited point of view
third-person omniscient point of view

3. true or false: stephen crane was a celebrated civil war veteran. true
false

4. choose the best paraphrase for the following sentence:
“the vociferous urchin hurled imprecations upon the man who had pilfered his viands.”

Now poetry is a genre of literature that offers readers a great variety of stories, thoughts, and images using different formats and rhyme schemes. this variety allows readers to experience a vast array of literary mediums. you could say that the different forms have their own elements, terms, and definitions. you could also say that different forms of poetry require different approaches and methods for deriving meaning. think about specific works of poetry that you have read, including the reading selections for this unit. discuss particular elements or types of poetry that you begin to understand the different parts of a poem. what are some of the challenges you have faced when reading poetry? explain the strategies that have with your reading comprehension.