Zora Neale Hurston’s Strong Voice

Question 1

Which of these statements about the lengths of the lines in this poem is true?

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The lines break only at the end punctuation.

Question 2

What effect does free verse have on the poem?

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It makes the poem sound like a conversation.

Question 3

Identify how the poet uses sentences to structure the poem.

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Ginsberg uses two long sentences.

Question 4

How does Ginsberg’s free verse convey his intent and viewpoint? It reflects .

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his rebellion against the norm

Question 5

What feeling or idea does Ginsberg express with this allusion to Walt Whitman?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Ginsberg suggests that both he and Whitman are out of step with the norms of mainstream society.

Zora Neale Hurston’s Strong Voice Answers