O Captain! My Captain!

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What historical event does 'O Captain! My Captain!' relate to?

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The poem was written just after the end of the Civil War.

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Who is the captain referred to in 'O Captain! My Captain!'?

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Abraham Lincoln.

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What does the phrase 'my Captain' suggest about the speaker's feelings?

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The speaker feels very loyal to the Captain.

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What is the main purpose of Whitman's extended metaphor in the poem?

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To make people understand the tragic death of Abraham Lincoln.

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What phrase serves as a refrain in 'O Captain! My Captain!'?

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Fallen cold and dead.

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What literary device is prominently used in 'O Captain! My Captain!'?

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A refrain.

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What is the tone of 'O Captain! My Captain!'?

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The tone is mournful and reflective.

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How does Whitman convey the theme of loss in the poem?

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Through the imagery of a ship and the death of the Captain.

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What does the ship symbolize in the poem?

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The nation and its journey through the Civil War.

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What is the significance of the title 'O Captain! My Captain!'?

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It expresses deep admiration and sorrow for Lincoln.