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Reality and Cynicism in Poetry — Quiz

Question 1 • Honors English III

Which is one thematic similarity between "A Man Said to the Universe" and "Sympathy"?

Answer
A
Both present an individual who fears his environment.
B
Both present an individual trying to prove his existence.
C
Both present an individual who is injured and damaged.
D
Both present an individual challenging an external force.

Explanation

In “A Man Said to the Universe,” the man directly addresses the universe, asserting himself against a vast external force. In “Sympathy,” the caged bird struggles against the bars that confine it. Both poems present an individual challenging an external force, so the answer is D.

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