Question

Which characteristic of neoclassical poetry is displayed in this excerpt from the poem “Goliath of Gath” by Phillis Wheatley?

Ye martial pow'rs, and all ye tuneful nine,
Inspire my song, and aid my high design.
The dreadful scenes and toils of war I write,
The ardent warriors, and the fields of fight:
You best remember, and you best can sing
The acts of heroes to the vocal string:

Answer 1

@KyanTheDoodle

Answer 2

a. a reference to heroes
b. heroic couplets
c. rhyming verse
d. a turbulent theme

Answer 3

srry idk

Answer 4

@paki

Answer 5

I would believe it's B. They're not asking which answer is true of the poem, but rather which one is a characteristic of the neoclassical period. The neoclassical period was a time of perfection and proper...ness (I don't know what the noun form of proper is). Anyways, another characteristic of poetry written in the neoclassical period is heroism, specifically in the form of couplets.

Answer 6

Thank you so much! @KyanTheDoodle

Answer 7

Np