Question 7 • *KCPS English Language Arts 11 (2027)
Read the quotation from "Song of Myself." It is not far, it is within reach, Perhaps you have been on it since you were born and did not know, Perhaps it is everywhere on water and on land. Shoulder your duds dear son, and I will mine, and let us hasten forth, Wonderful cities and free nations we shall fetch as we go. In this quotation, the first stanza has a different style from the second section. What does this suggest about Whitman’s overall style in the poem?
Answer
A
that Whitman is comfortable using traditional styles of poetry
B
that Whitman does not have a distinctive style as a poet
C
that Whitman’s style conforms to age-old rules of poetry
D
that Whitman’s style allows for various kinds of language
Explanation
The first part uses reflective, image-rich language, while the later lines shift into a direct address and an invitation to travel. These different ways of writing show that Whitman varies his language and form rather than sticking to one consistent style. This supports the idea that his style allows for various kinds of language.
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