2. What is the function of stanza 4 in the structure and message in the poem?
history, Born
aught her to
nary War
mmending the
dent until
relates to the
A It proclaims that the British will lament their greed and
decision to fight the American colonies, positioning the
poem as almost prophetic.
B It emphasizes the message of American resilience,
having once fought the French
C It recalls French defeat to warn others that America
will always triumph, adding to the message of assured
American victory,
D It recalls colonial America's defeat of French-occupied
territories, implying that American forces will win
again against the British