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Question 8 • *KCPS English Language Arts 11 (2027)

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

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

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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