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Question 6 • English III

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

Answer
A
The rhythm is very similar to the rhythm of everyday speech.
B
Some stanzas have a definite rhyme scheme, while others do not.
C
An underlying consistent rhythm is present, but the lines mask it.
D
The poem is completely without rhythm or cadence.

Explanation

“Song of Myself” is written in free verse, so it does not follow a regular meter or rhyme scheme. Its long, varied lines often rise and fall like ordinary speech, while still using repetition and cadence to create musicality. Therefore, the best description is that its rhythm is very similar to everyday speech; the poem is not without rhythm altogether.

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