The poem as a whole is best understood as

The speaker's feelings toward America can best be described as

The first shift in the poet's tone begins at line

Read the following lines from the poem. “And see her might and granite wonders there, Beneath the touch of Time’s unerring hand, Like priceless treasures sinking in the sand.” What can the reader infer is the meaning of the phrase “like priceless treasures sinking in the sand?”

In line 11, the word “darkly” is most likely used to convey which of the following?

Reread the following line from the poem. Her vigor flows like tides into my blood, Giving me strength erect against her hate, What effect does the simile have on the meaning of the poem?

Read the following lines from the poem. “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.” What is the meaning of the word “might” as it is used in the poem?

Which of the following phrases helps the reader determine the meaning of “might?"

Which of the following best describes the speaker’s feelings about America?