Which of the following statements best characterizes American World War II poems ?

A. They tend to use classical imagery while rejecting romantic tropes.

B. They tend to be narrative and confront the reader with stark wartime realities.

C. They tend to use traditional rhyme schemes and rhythms, and they avoid free verse.

D. They tend to use metaphors and avoid direct descriptive statements.

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