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Walt Whitman’s "Song of Myself" — Quiz

Question 1 • *KCPS English Language Arts 11 (2027)

Which of the following statements best describes the effect of the long lines in "Song of Myself"?

Answer
A
They allow the poet to describe scenes in less detail.
B
They remind the reader of the speaker’s liberty and self-confidence.
C
They increase the narrative quality of the poem.
D
They slow down the forward progression of the poem.

Explanation

The long, expansive lines in “Song of Myself” reflect the speaker’s broad, confident voice and his sense of freedom from strict poetic forms. Their rhythm feels open and self-assured, so they remind readers of the speaker’s liberty and self-confidence. The best answer is D.

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