Beat Poetry

Question 1

The following elements are common in Ginsberg’s work. Which of them appear in this poem by Whitman? Check all of the boxes that apply to Whitman’s poem.

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A: free verse; B: long lines; C: challenge to conventional values; D: celebration of existence; E: rhythm that is similar to human speech

Question 2

Which of these statements about the lengths of the lines in this poem is true? The lines are all equal in length.The lines are visually similar.✔ The lines break only at the end punctuation.

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C: ✔ The lines break only at the end punctuation.

Question 3

How does the long-line free verse used by both Whitman and Ginsberg reflect their rebellious attitudes? The form is traditional and expresses ideas simply✔ rebellious and free from rulesX difficult for readers to understand.

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B: ✔ rebellious and free from rules

Question 4

Identify how the poet uses sentences to structure the poem. Ginsberg uses simple, concise sentences.✔ Ginsberg uses two long sentences.Ginsberg mixes long sentences and short sentences.

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B: ✔ Ginsberg uses two long sentences.

Question 5

How does Ginsberg’s free verse convey his intent and viewpoint? It reflects ✔ his rebellion against the normX his adherence to traditionhis amazement at the supermarket.

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A: ✔ his rebellion against the norm

Question 6

What effect does free verse have on the poem?It provides a clear focus for the reader.✔ It makes the poem sound like a conversation.X It makes the poem sound like a traditional poem.

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B: ✔ It makes the poem sound like a conversation.

Question 7

What feeling or idea does Ginsberg express with this allusion to Walt Whitman?

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B: Ginsberg suggests that both he and Whitman are out of step with the norms of mainstream society.

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