Oft did the harvest to their sickle yield, their furrow oft the stubborn glebe has broke; how jocund did they drive their team afield! how bowed the woods beneath their sturdy stroke! in these lines from “elegy written in a country churchyard,” which aspects are rooted in the period in which the poem was written, and which would apply to life in any period? the details about farming are rooted in the period, while the theme that hard work brings satisfaction can be applied to any period. utilizing a team to plow a field is rooted in the period, but using sickles is a modern concept. people clearing land for farming is rooted in the period, while enjoying one’s time off by playing team sports applies to any period. the idea of people finding joy in their hard work is rooted in the period, but such methods of farming can be applied to any time.

Xcerpt from mrs. wilson’s cook book- broiled hamburger steak mary a. wilson broiled hamburger steak do not fry or pan hamburger steak made from flank of sirloin. place meat in bowl and add; three-quarters cup of moist bread crumbs, one onion, minced fine, two tablespoons of parsley, one teaspoon of salt, one-half teaspoon of paprika, one egg. mix, form into flat cakes, brush with salad oil; place on baking dish. broil in gas broiler for eight minutes, then place in hot oven for seven minutes longer. spread with desired butter and send to the table in a baking dish. this will give a delicious flavored meat in place of the usual dry, tasteless cake that is frequently served. what happens when the flat cakes come out of the broiler? a) they are ready to be served. b) they should be lightly salted. c) they are to be placed in a hot oven. d) they need to cool for fifteen minutes.