Question

occasioned by general washingtons arrival in philadelphia, on his way to his residence in virginia
by philip freneau
freneau wrote this poem in 1783, just two years after british general cornwallis surrendered to washington in yorktown, effectively ending the american revolutionary war. the speaker addresses washington directly, as if the two are in conversation as washington returns home after years in battle. freneau commends washington for his military leadership and skill. he credits washington for saving lives and delivering freedom. above all, he praises washington for his moral character and humility. he describes how washington places the new
which details from the poems help to develop the ideas identified in part a?
select the two correct answers.
\anon britannia droops the pensive head, / while round increase the rising hills of dead.\
\your counsels not bestowd in vain / shall still protect this infant reign,\
\famd for thy valour, for thy virtues more, / hear every tongue thy guardian aid implore!\
\times latest age shall own in you / the patriot and the statesman too.\

Explanation:

The poem by Philip Freneau praises Washington. "Your counsels not bestow'd in vain / Shall still protect this infant reign" shows Washington's wise leadership protecting the new nation. "Fam'd for thy valour, for thy virtues more, / Hear every tongue thy guardian aid implore!" highlights his valor and virtues. These details develop the ideas of Washington's positive qualities and leadership.

Answer:

"Your counsels not bestow'd in vain / Shall still protect this infant reign", "Fam'd for thy valour, for thy virtues more, / Hear every tongue thy guardian aid implore!"