On the east steps the Air Force Band in uniforms of Air Force blue
is playing hard and loud, but - queer -
the music doesn’t quite come through
Why do you think the author chooses the word “queer” to describe this situation? Does the meaning of the stanza change if you use “strange”, “weird” or “funny” instead?
The word queer was more common and didn't have the same negative connotations that it does today. Yes- the meaning changes because the connotation of other words is diffrent.

two factors or characteristics of a chapter that might make it difficult to read would be words i don't understand, or if i don't fully understand what's going on in the chapter. strategies i can use to get through the difficult material would be a dictionary, and re-reading previous chapters to get a better grasp of what the author is trying to say.

can you be more do you have options/ if so, you can put it in the chat or edit your question (

well, i hope this at least : ) :

noun: a temporary state of mind or feeling.

adjective: (especially of music) inducing or suggestive of a particular feeling or state of mind.

examples:

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