1. Read the two poems aloud. Then describe, in a good 5 sentence paragraph for each one, the rhyme scheme of the poems, a couple of bits of figurative language, and the general tone of each. Use textual evidence when needed.

Here are links to the poems:

"Ballad of Birmingham" by Dudley Randall: '

Lyrics of "Birmingham Sunday" by Richard Farina:

Recording of "Birmingham Sunday" by Richard Farina:

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explanation:

the purpose of the heading in the passage is to identify who is telling the story.

this excerpt is part of the book sugar changed the world (2010) written by marc aronson and marina budhos. as the book has been written by two people, the heading "marc" indicates that this specific excerpt is being narrated by aronson. in the fragment, marc describes his grandfather's story after hearing it from his cousin. however, there are other excerpts where budhos is the one that tells the story of her family.

aronson and budhos, who are husband and wife in real life, decided to write sugar changed the world when they found out how sugar, which had an important role in slavery and economy, changed their ancestors' lives.

the light at the intersection of gurley and montezuma will turn green exactly three seconds after the light at the intersection of gurley and marina.