"What I seek to convey is the historic truth that the United States as a nation has at all times maintained clear, definite opposition, to any attempt to lock us in behind an ancient... wall
while the procession of civilization went past."
What is the meaning of the phrase "the procession of civilization" as used in this sentence?

A. reaction to isolation
B. societal development
C. instinct to escape
D modern perceptions

Our coach’s idea of food for the entire wrestling team was tiny sandwiches and fruit.

Read the excerpt from infinite jest 'my application's not bought," i am telling them, calling into the darkness of the red cave that opens out before closed eyes. 'tam not just a boy who plays tennis. i have an intricate history. experiences and feelings. i'm complex. "read,' i say. 'i study and read. i bet i've read everything you've read. don't think i haven't. i consume libraries. i wear out spines and rom-drives. i do things like get in a taxi and say, "the library, and step on it." my instincts concerning syntax and mechanics are better than your own, i can tell, with due respect. the theme suggested by the excerpt is about a. being understood b. the value of education c. wisdom versus foolishness d. learning responsibility

Choose the answer. what literary device is apparent in the title of the poem "war is kind," what what effect does it have on the reader's interpretation?