O Captain! My Captain! (Poem)

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

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The 'Ship' is an extended metaphor for the United States of America.

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Identify an example of imagery in the poem that creates a mood on the ship.

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An example of imagery is 'O the bleeding drops of red'.

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Who does the captain in 'O Captain! My Captain!' most likely refer to?

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The captain most likely refers to Abraham Lincoln.

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What phrase in the poem suggests that the ship has survived a difficult situation?

Back

The phrase 'our fearful trip' suggests survival.

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What is the irony in the elegy 'O Captain! My Captain!'?

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The irony is that the Captain won his 'object' (the war) but lost his life.

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What is an elegy?

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An elegy is a poem that mourns the loss of someone or something.

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What historical event is the backdrop of 'O Captain! My Captain!'?

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The backdrop is the American Civil War.

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

Back

The poem primarily uses metaphor.

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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 express grief in the poem?

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Whitman expresses grief through vivid imagery and emotional language.