Read the third stanza of "Song of Myself." My tongue, every atom of my blood, form’d from this soil, this air, Born here of parents born here from parents the same, and their parents the same, I, now thirty-seven years old in perfect health begin, Hoping to cease not till death. Which statement best describes the effect of the language in this stanza?
Answer
A
It evokes a sense of suspense as to what will happen next.
B
It is calm and quiet, suggesting that the speaker is thoughtful.
C
It establishes that the speaker of the poem will be frank and honest.
D
It is aggressive and suggests that the speaker has overly strong opinions.
Explanation
The speaker states his origins plainly: he comes from the same soil and air as his family, and he is thirty-seven and in good health. This direct, matter-of-fact language establishes a frank, honest tone. The stanza does not build suspense or sound aggressive.
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