In which way does poetry today resemble poetry from the 14th century? a. the purpose of poetry is still primarily to criticize wrongs. b. the respect for poetry is still much higher than it is for prose. c. the theme of fortune still resonates with modern audiences. d. poetic devices are still rarely used.

Poetry today resembles poetry from the 14th century as the theme of fortune still resonates with modern audiences.  

The other three options are incorrect. Option A demeans the purpose of poetry and ends it only to criticize the ills. Option B talks about the respect which not only is concentrated on any certain literary genre but the respect lies equally to each. The option D is incorrect because poetic devices are the tools which enhance the meaning and importance of a poem and is used in past as well as in present.

the correct answers are:

c. “never in the history of his people had a man married a woman who spoke a different tongue.”

d. “‘it has never been heard,’ was the verdict of an old man speaking a few weeks later.”

e. “this man had come with others to commiserate with okeke.”