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Walt Whitman’s "Song of Myself" Answers

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Read the quotation from "Song of Myself."I know I have the best of time and space, and was never measured and never will be measured.How does this line support the theme of the poem?

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It reflects Whitman’s exceedingly high opinion of himself.
B
It shows Whitman’s love of life and of experience.
C
It indicates Whitman’s perception that he is above others’ judgment.
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It reflects Whitman’s ideas about the unlimited capacity of the self.
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Which characteristic makes "Song of Myself" a free verse poem?

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the presence of a strong theme
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the absence of a consistent rhythmic structure
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the use of images from nature and everyday life
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the presence of a definite voice
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The sections of "Song of Myself" approach one subject from several different angles. How does this technique reflect the main theme of the poem?

A
It shows the complicated nature of the world.
B
It indicates the need for one to think deeply about one’s flaws.
C
It corresponds to the idea that the self is all-encompassing.
D
It supports the notion of concern for one’s friends and family.
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It is not far, it is within reach,Perhaps you have been on it since you were born and did not know,Perhaps it is everywhere on water and on land.Shoulder your duds dear son, and I will mine, and let us hasten forth,

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that Whitman does not have a distinctive style as a poet
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that Whitman’s style allows for various kinds of language
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that Whitman is comfortable using traditional styles of poetry
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that Whitman’s style conforms to age-old rules of poetry
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There is room for many experiences and, indeed, selves within one self.
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Everyone should try as hard as they can to free their spirits and minds.
C
Close observation of the world is the key to understanding it.
B
Belief in one’s self should be the ultimate goal of one’s life.
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Read the quotation from "Song of Myself."I too am not a bit tamed, I too am untranslatable, I sound my barbaric yawp over the roofs of the world.Which statement best describes how these lines reflect the general structure of the poem?

A
Just as the poem has a loose, open structure, these lines display personal freedom.
B
The lines reflect the difficult and impenetrable nature of certain parts of the poem.
C
The lines evoke the aggressive tones expressed elsewhere in the poem.
D
The lines indicate an attention to urban settings expressed elsewhere in the poem.
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Read the quotation from "Song of Myself."I have no chair, no church, no philosophy,I lead no man to a dinner-table, library, exchange,But each man and each woman of you I lead upon a knoll,My left hand hooking you round the waist,My right hand pointing to landscapes of continents and the public road.Which statement best describes how these lines reflect the theme of the poem?

A
They indicate that Whitman is more interested in communicating with individuals than society.
B
They show Whitman’s sociability and his interest in human nature.
C
They reflect Whitman’s desire to share his love of the wilderness.
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They suggest that Whitman views all individuals as equals who should communicate with each other as such.
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What is the most likely reason the author chose a free verse structure for "Song of Myself"?

A
Free verse suited the poet’s mood when he was writing the poem.
B
The poet had an obvious aversion to rhyme and meter.
C
A more open structure is often easier to manage than a formal one.
D
Free verse allowed for the expression of expansive ideas.
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Read the quotation from "Song of Myself."You will hardly know who I am or what I mean, But I shall be good health to you nevertheless, And filter and fibre your blood.Why does Whitman use such a simple phrase as “who I am or what I mean”?

A
He is concerned that readers won’t understand his poem.
B
He wants to communicate directly with readers.
C
He is unable to express his thoughts in any other style.
D
He wants to vary the language of the poem.
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Read the quotation from "Song of Myself."I depart as air, I shake my white locks at the runaway sun, I effuse my flesh in eddies, and drift it in lacy jags.How do the words “eddies” and “drift” affect the tone of the second line?

A
They give the line a distanced tone.
B
They give the actions described a feeling of importance.
C
They make it difficult to comprehend the line’s meaning.
D
They create a sense of movement.

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