Review: Douglass, Drummer Boy, O Captain

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What details of the setting help create the mood in a story?

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The night setting and the boy being alone with both armies nearby.

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How would you describe the mood of a story that is solemn, fearful, and apprehensive?

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The mood is serious and evokes feelings of fear and anxiety.

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What does the ship symbolize in the poem 'O Captain! My Captain!'?

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The United States.

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What does the poet's use of language and word choice emphasize in the poem?

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The sadness of losing Lincoln and admiration for him as a president.

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Who does the man who stops to talk to the boy turn out to be?

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The general.

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What is the significance of the night setting in a story?

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It creates a mood of isolation and tension.

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What emotions are conveyed by a solemn and fearful mood?

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Feelings of seriousness, anxiety, and apprehension.

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In literature, what does a ship often symbolize?

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It can symbolize a journey, life, or a nation.

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How does word choice affect the tone of a poem?

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It can evoke specific emotions and highlight themes.

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What role does the general play in the story?

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He represents authority and guidance for the boy.