Answers ELA11 ELA 11 Sem 1 26-27 Walt Whitman’s "Song of Myself"Question 8

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Walt Whitman’s "Song of Myself"

Question 8 • [ELA11] ELA 11, Sem 1 (26-27)

What is the most likely reason the author chose a free verse structure for "Song of Myself"?

Answer

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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