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Basshar ibn Burd Poem

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In what century was this poem written? By whom?

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2.

What dynastry was in power at this time?

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What was the poet's ethnic background?

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What group does the poet ridicule in the poem?

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What specific habits does the poet make fun of? (Name 3)

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The poet mentions several places of journey, name 3

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What claim does the poet make of his people's contribution/sacrifice for Islam? (25-30)

For Question #8:

Madih: a panegyric

Wasf: a descriptive poem

Ghazal: a love poem

Hija: a lampoon or insult poem

Tardiyyah: hunt poetry

Fakhr: boasting

Hamasah: war poetry

Khamriyyah: wine poetry

Rithā’: an elegy

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What would you say is the general tone(s) of the poem?

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Bonus Question: What Caliph was the poet associated with?