Nineteenth-Century American Poetry: Mastery Test

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What is the main theme of realism in Walt Whitman's 'Song of Myself'?

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The beautiful and harsh realities of life.

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What type of rhyme is characterized by similar but not identical sounds, as seen in Yeats's 'The Municipal Gallery Revisited'?

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Slant rhyme.

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In 'Song of Myself', what does grass symbolize?

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Life.

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What type of rhyme is Emily Dickinson known for?

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Slant rhyme.

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What does the speaker in 'Song of Myself' suggest about the nature of death?

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Death is a transition to a new form of life.

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What literary movement is represented by the works of Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson?

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American Romanticism.

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How does Walt Whitman's style in 'Song of Myself' reflect the concept of free verse?

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Whitman's use of irregular meter and line length exemplifies free verse, allowing for natural speech rhythms.

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What is the significance of nature in 19th-century American poetry?

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Nature often symbolizes freedom, individuality, and the connection between humanity and the universe.

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What role does symbolism play in poetry, particularly in the works of Whitman and Dickinson?

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Symbolism conveys deeper meanings and themes, allowing poets to express complex ideas through tangible images.

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How does the theme of identity manifest in 'Song of Myself'?

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The poem explores the concept of self and the interconnectedness of all individuals, emphasizing a collective identity.