Read the two poems. Occasioned by General Washington's Arrival in Philadelphia, On His Way to His Residence in Virginia

by Philip Freneau

* Cincinnatus

His Excellency General Washington
by Phillis Wheatley

Question 1
Part A

Which answer best describes a similarity between “Occasioned by General Washington's Arrival in Philadelphia, On His Way to His Residence in Virginia” and “His Excellency General Washington”?

Both poems accuse the British of crimes against the American people.

The poems question whether freedom is worth the death and suffering that results from war.

Both poems praise Washington’s exceptional character and leadership.

The poems highlight Washington’s contributions to America after his military career ends.
Question 2
Part B

Which details from the poems help to develop the ideas identified in Part A?
“Anon Britannia droops the pensive head, / While round increase the rising hills of dead.”

“Your counsels not bestow'd in vain / Shall still protect this infant reign,”

“Time's latest age shall own in you / The patriot and the statesman too.”

“Fam'd for thy valour, for thy virtues more, / Hear every tongue thy guardian aid implore!”

You are to write a five paragraph literary essay based on one of the 4 prompts and what you have read and learned in this module. these are your options: 1. how do the events of "the white umbrella" teach the narrator a lesson about shame and acceptance? 2. what role does creativity play in "the bat-poet"? 3. how does the character of squeaky change over the course of "raymond's run"? 4. discuss the influences of older family members on the protagonists and speakers in the stories and poems of this unit. you are to write a five paragraph literary essay based on what you have read and learned in this module. your final submission should meet the following requirements. • submit completed pre-writing and outline documents. • write an essay that contains an introduction with hook and thesis statement, supporting paragraphs with evidence and at least one quotation, and a conclusion that restates the thesis and reviews main points. • use transitions appropriate to the pattern of organization. • use vocabulary to create tone and voice. • cite primary source (quotation). • submit completed revision checklist. • vary sentence structure. • create sentences with parallel structures. • use technology in the writing process.