The verb "presented" is in the simple past tense. It is made up of a verb + ed. It is a completed past action.
This would be a metaphor since Jeremy is compared to a hawk, not literally applicable
It is true that any interpretation that can be defended with evidence from the text is a valid topic for a critical essay.
Answer:
(Thomas Hardy, "The Convergence of the Twain") and (Sara Teasdale, "Wisdom")
