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Question 20 • WINGS PA - 26 Literature II A Jefferson-Oliver

How does the focus of the poem “Birmingham Sunday” by Richard Fariña differ from the focus of the poem “Ballad of Birmingham” by Dudley Randall?

Answer
A
“Ballad of Birmingham” discusses the deaths of all four girls, while “Birmingham Sunday” focuses on the death of one girl.
B
“Birmingham Sunday” discusses the deaths of all four girls, while “Ballad of Birmingham” focuses on the death of one girl.
C
In “Birmingham Sunday” the mother fears that church may not be safe, while in “Ballad of Birmingham” the child fears the freedom protest.
D
In “Birmingham Sunday” the child fears that church may not be safe, while in “Ballad of Birmingham” the mother fears the freedom protest.

Explanation

“Birmingham Sunday” describes the 1963 church bombing and the deaths of all four girls. “Ballad of Birmingham” focuses on one mother and daughter: the daughter is killed in the bombing after her mother sends her to church instead of letting her join a freedom march. Therefore, choice B correctly contrasts the poems’ focus.

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