Henry David Thoreau - Walden

Question 1

How do word choice and tone reveal the speaker’s voice in the poem? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

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The speaker’s voice is joyful, confident, and inclusive. Words such as “celebrate” and “sing” have positive connotations and create an enthusiastic tone. The speaker directly addresses the reader in “what I assume you shall assume” and confidently declares that “every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you,” showing his belief in the connection and equality of all people.

Question 2

Which of the following points did you include in in your response? Check all of the boxes that apply.

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Words like “sing” and “celebrate” have positive connotations.; The speaker is directly compared to the reader.; The tone suggests a confident person.

Question 3

Which statements accurately describe the structure of each poem? Check the three boxes that best apply.

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Longfellow’s poem has regular rhyme.; Longfellow’s poem has regular meter.; Longfellow’s poem has mostly regular line lengths.

Question 4

What makes “Song of Myself” free verse?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It follows no set meter or rhyme.

Question 5

When you read a poem, you might pick up on a central message that readers can apply to their own lives. What is this central message called?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the theme

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