Which answer best describes a similarity between “Occasioned by General Washington's Arrival in Philadelphia, On His Way to His Residence in Virginia” and “His Excellency General Washington”?

Both poems convey the idea that Washington’s political power inspires great envy among world leaders.

Both poems focus on the joys of homecoming for soldiers returning from war.

The poems assert that Washington will inspire other nations to seek freedom.

The poems highlight abuses by the British to justify the war effort.

Question 2
Part B

Which details from the poems help to develop the ideas identified in Part A?

Select the two correct answers.


“Fix'd are the eyes of nations on the scales, / For in their hopes Columbia's arm prevails.”

“Such, and so many, moves the warrior's train. / In bright array they seek the work of war, / Where high unfurl'd the ensign waves in air.”

“On other worlds he lights his fires: / Cold climes beneath his influence glow, / And frozen rivers learn to flow.”

“Art soars, unequal to the flight, / And genius sickens at the height.”