Question

analyze the effect of structure
what \truths\ are presented in this poem? check all of the appropriate boxes.
□ the poem expresses true emotions.
□ the speaker does not like what the wall at the memorial represents.
□ the speaker still suffers tension caused by the war.
□ the speaker’s war experiences influence him in the present.

Explanation:

To determine the "truths" in the poem, we analyze each option:

• "The poem expresses true emotions" is valid as poems often convey genuine emotional experiences.
• "The speaker does not like what the wall at the memorial represents" can be a truth if the poem's context (like a war memorial) shows the speaker's disapproval of its symbolism.
• "The speaker still suffers tension caused by the war" is a truth if the poem depicts ongoing psychological effects of war on the speaker.
• "The speaker’s war experiences influence him in the present" is true as war experiences often have lasting impacts on a person's present life, especially in a poem's narrative.

Answer:

• The poem expresses true emotions.
• The speaker does not like what the wall at the memorial represents.
• The speaker still suffers tension caused by the war.
• The speaker’s war experiences influence him in the present.