Read the following poem "America" by Claude McKay before you choose your answer. "Although she feeds me bread of bitterness, And sinks into my throat her tiger's tooth, Stealing my breath of life, I will confess I love this cultured hell that tests my youth. Her vigor flows like tides into my blood, Giving me strength erect against her hate, Her bigness sweeps my being like a flood. Yet, as a rebel fronts a king in state, I stand within her walls with not a shred Of terror, malice, not a word of jeer. Darkly I gaze into the days ahead, And see her might and granite wonders there, Beneath the touch of Time's unerring hand, Like priceless treasures sinking in the sand." Which of the following best describes the poem as a whole? (5 points) A humorous satire of American culture A poetic expression describing the endurance of African-Americans A poignant description of the strengths and faults of America A philosophical rant blasting ignorance in America

The author uses the words and phrases 'her vigor', 'might and granite wonders', 'pricess treasures' to describe the strengths of America and 'bread of bitterness', 'cultured hell', 'darkly I gaze a head' to describe the faults.

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shristiparmar1221 shristiparmar1221 · Answer 2 · 2022-02-19T11:51:08+01:00

“America”, by Claude McKay, describes both, the bitter and the positive side of America. The poet has first shown the strengths of America and then pointed out the corruption and violence in the country.

What is the poem,” America”, is about?

The poem, “America”, is about the feelings of the poet, Claude McKay about America. The poet reveals both positive and negative sides of the country as he looks at this country as his own.

In the poem 'America', both the strengths and mistakes of the country as being corrupted and violated are shown. The poet has shown both the love and hatred side of his feelings for the country.

Therefore, option, C, 'A poignant description of the strengths and faults of America is correct.

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