Argument

in both "making a fist" and "the bridegroom" a young person has a close brush with death. formulate a claim about which poem, the lyrical "making a fist" or the narrative "the bridegroom," communicates the theme of youth facing death more effectively or profoundly. support your claim with reasoning and evidence from the selections. be sure to address possible counterclaims by giving reasons why, in your view, the other poem does not communicate as effectively to readers.

5 sentences pl.