Question

How does H. T. Johnson use sarcasm in his poem "The Black Man's Burden"?

A.
He scorns the concept of labeling people by their skin color by labeling people "Red" and "Brown."

B.
He says the natives are powerful but mocks their inability to fight off British rule.

C.
He ridicules the natives' "laughter" towards British "help" to teach a civilized life.

D.
He calls the imperialist armies "fearless" but also says they are fighting "feeble folks."

Answer 1

B. He says the natives are powerful but mocks their inability to fight off British rule. I got this answer right so if it’s wrong then the test must be messed up

Answer 2

Actually, the answer on apex is: He calls the imperialist armies 'fearless' but also says they are fighting "feeble folk"