Question

mastery view predictive assessments english ii
questions 16-17 refer to the poem \the volunteer\ and the excerpt from the poem \the battle of agincourt.\

1. how does \the volunteer\ draw on the poem by drayton?

a by using a similar rhyme scheme to describe the chaos of wartime
partially faded option by using allusion to a historic battle to examine ideas of bravery and sacrifice
c by using figurative language to express universal fears of suffering and death
d by using specific locations to create a sense of realism in the poem

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Rhyme scheme for chaos? Unlikely, as the focus is on thematic connection, not rhyme.
• Option B: "The Battle of Agincourt" is a historic battle. Allusion to it in "The Volunteer" to explore bravery/sacrifice fits, as both poems relate to wartime heroism.
• Option C: Universal fears of suffering/death? The poems focus more on bravery, not universal fears.
• Option D: Specific locations for realism? Not the main connection between the poems.

Answer:

B. by using allusion to a historic battle to examine ideas of bravery and sacrifice