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Walt Whitman’s "Song of Myself" Answers

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Which characteristic makes "Song of Myself" a free verse poem?

A
the presence of a strong theme
B
the absence of a consistent rhythmic structure
C
the use of images from nature and everyday life
D
the presence of a definite voice
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Which statement best describes the theme of "Song of Myself"?

A
There is room for many experiences and, indeed, selves within one self.
B
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.
D
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 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.
D
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."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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Which statement best describes the way the sections in the excerpt from "Song of Myself" are constructed?

A
They represent the order of events in a long narrative.
B
They show unique sides of a universal worldview.
C
They reveal opposing sides of an ongoing argument.
D
They suggest that the poem has more than one speaker.
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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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Read the quotation from "Song of Myself."I celebrate myself, and sing myself, And what I assume you shall assume, For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you. Which statement best explains why Whitman chose the phrase “every atom” for the last line?

A
to emphasize the seriousness of his words
B
to suggest attention to detail, heightening trustworthiness
C
to remind readers to remember the basic makeup of natural objects
D
to remind readers to embrace a microscopic view of the natural world
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Read the line from "Song of Myself."For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you. What is the effect of the word “atom” in this line and later in the poem?

A
It emphasizes the narrator’s belief that every parcel of the Earth belongs to everyone.
B
It suggests that the narrator values science over spirituality.
C
It emphasizes the narrator’s belief that people should give away all of their belongings.
D
It suggests that the narrator values nature over material objects.
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How do the images of travel in part 46 of "Song of Myself" contribute to the poem’s theme?

A
They suggest that human life is impermanent.
B
They show that growth involves a steady movement forward.
C
They remind readers that the poem is about journeying within one’s self.
D
They suggest expansiveness, or extending one’s reach outward.

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