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Bright Romanticism: American Individualism — Test

Question 5 • *KCPS English Language Arts 11 (2027)

Which statement best describes the theme of "Song of Myself"?

Answer
A
Belief in one’s self should be the ultimate goal of one’s life.
B
There is room for many experiences and, indeed, selves within one self.
C
Close observation of the world is the key to understanding it.
D
Everyone should try as hard as they can to free their spirits and minds.

Explanation

In “Song of Myself,” Walt Whitman presents the self as expansive and connected to many people, experiences, and parts of life. The speaker contains many different identities and welcomes a wide range of experiences, so the best description is that many selves can exist within one self. Choice D is related to the poem’s emphasis on the self, but it is narrower than this broader theme.

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