Research Workshop: Writing and Presenting the Argumentative Essay, Part 1
Question 6 • FL-1001370-English 3 A
Read the excerpt from "My City” by James Weldon Johnson.But, ah! Manhattan's sights and sounds, her smells, Her crowds, her throbbing force, the thrill that comes From being of her a part, her subtle spells, Her shining towers, her avenues, her slums— O God! the stark, unutterable pity, To be dead, and never again behold my city!
Answer
A
long line length, as it helps the poet rank his favorite aspects of Manhattan
B
left justification, as it helps the poet stay focused on his adoration of Manhattan
C
caesuras, as they help the poet emphasize Manhattan’s positive qualities
D
word positions, as they help the poet illustrate Manhattan’s many noises