Which historical event ifluenced the author of this poem?
A. the American Civil War
B. the unfair treatment of Native Americans by the European settlers
C. the institution of slavery in the United States
D. the economic hardships of the Great Depression
Which sentence best describes the point of view of this poem?
F. People who have not been parted from loved ones in a slave auction cannot know the anguish of this experience.
G. Modern readers can understand the experience of enslaved families by reflecing on the pain of losing a loved one.
H. Women and girls suffer the most when families are cruelly torn apart.
J. The loss of many lives during the Civil War was justified because the war ended the terrible injustice of slavery.
Which word best describes the poem's tone?
A. impartial
B. distant
C. somber
D. sarcastic
Which of the following characteristics of the poetry genre does this poem use?
F. assonance
G. rhyme
H. simile
J. irony