Walt Whitman's lifetime masterpiece of writing was titled________________.

A Collection of Poetry and Prose

What is the most accurate conclusion that readers can draw from these lines in the selection from “Song of Myself”? I celebrate myself, and sing myself, And what I assume you shall assume, For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you.

Whitman views humanity as an epic hero

Whitman believes that he is an epic hero

Whitman has a great appreciation for science

Whitman thinks that he writes superior poetry

What is the “singing” that the speaker hears in “I Hear America Singing”?

the individuality of Americans in various walks of life

the language of different ethnic groups in the American melting pot

the songs from foreign lands brought to America by immigrants

the poetry of Whitman and other American poets

Consider the details in the selection from “Song of Myself,” in “I Hear America Singing,” and in “On the Beach at Night Alone.” What can you infer about Whitman’s attitude toward other people? Choose two options.

He greatly appreciates other people

He believes that he has a connection to other people

He likes to control the people around him

He thinks that most people are very foolish

He does not enjoy being around other people

In the preface to the 1855 edition of Leaves of Grass , Whitman states, “The United States themselves are essentially the greatest poem.” What does he cite to support his opinion?

the vitality and diversity of Americans

the rhythmic speech patterns of Americans

Americans' respect for literary tradition

his own popularity as an American poet

Based on the following passage from the preface to the 1855 edition of Leaves of Grass , identify what is most clearly suggested about Whitman’s attitude toward the past. America does not repel the past or what it has produced under its forms or amid other politics or the idea of castes or the old religions … accepts the lesson with calmness … is not so impatient as has been supposed that the slough still sticks to opinions and manners and literature while the life which served its requirements has passed into the new life of the new forms….

Whitman recognizes that Americans learn from the past while making a new way of life.

Whitman thinks that Americans should include a study of the past in their education.

Whitman wishes that Americans would give more honor to traditions of the past.

Whitman believes that Americans have nothing to learn from the past.

What is the best interpretation of this excerpt from “Song of Myself”? These are really the thoughts of all men in all ages and lands, they are not original with me, / If they are not yours as much as mine they are nothing, or next to nothing….

Whitman believes that his observations are, in some sense, universally shared.

Whitman admits that he has borrowed poetic ideas from writers of the past.

Whitman thinks that his poetry is valuable only if his readers agree with him.

Whitman predicts that people who read his poetry in the future will appreciate it.

Which statement best explains why “On the Beach at Night Alone” can be said to have an epic theme?

It expresses a belief in a connection among all people

It represents an image of Earth's place in the universe

It refers to various heroes of ancient literature

It explores the speaker's private reflections

Which line from the selections is the best example of Whitman’s use of sensory diction?

… Singing with open mouths their strong melodious songs (from “I Hear America Singing”)

I am enamor’d of growing outdoors…. (from “Song of Myself”)

I stop somewhere waiting for you. (from “Song of Myself”)

All nations, colors, barbarisms, civilizations, languages…. (from “On the Beach at Night Alone”)

Walt Whitman Review

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English

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11th Grade

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CCSS

RL.11-12.11, RI.11-12.4, RL.2.6

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Which element contributes most to Whitman's poetry of free verse?

Based on the poem "I Hear America Singing," how does Whitman feel towards the people in the poem?

What is the theme of "Song of Myself"?

Whitman hopes to live his life in a state of total awareness until he

The use of the word "singing" in "I Hear America Singing" is an example of

In "I Hear America Singing," what do the laborers do at night?

If you look for Whitman, where will you find him?

What is the name of Whitman's great book of poetry?

Who is Whitman's epic hero?

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