7.The historical context of the poem's setting influences its theme by A suggesting that war and conflict are eternal parts of humanity. B revealing the persistence of beauty even in the presence of destruction. C providing vivid detail and factual grounding to an argument against violence. D indicating that suffering was universal for people on both sides of the great conflict. 8.Through his sentence structures and rhythms, the poet effectively creates a tone that is A wistful and reflective. B urgent and militaristic. C ghostly and mysterious. D spare and unsentimental.