My Friend Walt Whitman Quiz

What does "inclination" generally refer to in literature?

• A character's physical appearance
• A character's natural tendency or preference
• The setting of a story
• The plot twist in a narrative

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for estrangement?

• Alienation
• Reconciliation
• Separation
• Detachment

Which of the following phrases is most similar in meaning to "bravado"?

• Quiet confidence
• False courage
• Genuine bravery
• Subtle charm

What is the opposite of "delinquent" in terms of behavior?

• Irresponsible
• Law-abiding
• Careless
• Reckless

Metaphysical poetry is characterized by which of the following features?

• Simple language and straightforward themes
• Complex imagery and philosophical themes
• Focus on nature and pastoral scenes
• Rhyming couplets and humorous content

Which structure does the author use to organize the essay?

• A compare-and-contrast structure, in which she shows how her writing and Whitman’s poetry differ
• A chronological structure, in which she describes how she came to appreciate Whitman’s poetry
• A problem-and-solution structure, in which she explains how reading Whitman’s poetry helped her
• A sequential structure, in which she outlines the steps she took to learn how to read Whitman’s poetry

How does paragraph 3 of the selection contribute to the structure of the essay?

• It shows how the author’s connection to Whitman’s poetry grew stronger.
• It helps explain the author’s decision to write her own poetry in high school.
• It establishes the reasons for the author’s choice to skip school to read poetry.
• It suggests how the author’s reaction to her uncle’s death led her to Whitman’s poetry.

Read the following sentence from paragraph 3 of the selection. What can the reader infer about the author from this sentence?

• After her neighbor left, the author began reading Whitman’s poetry to help her deal with the loss of a friendship.
• The author often would read Whitman’s poetry as a way to not deal with completing her schoolwork.
• The author found that she could escape from her current situation at home by reading Whitman’s poetry.
• As the author grew up, she read Whitman’s poetry to learn how to write her own poetry.

Read the following dictionary entry. Which definition most closely matches the meaning of palpable as used in the poem quoted at the end of paragraph 4?

• Definition 1
• Definition 2
• Definition 3
• Definition 4

Read the sentence from paragraph 5. Which two statements show how the author’s choice of language in this quotation helps to shape the reader’s perception?

• By describing the idea of truth as unclear, the author indicates the challenge of finding it.
• By stating that truth was always present, the author shows how she found it difficult to trust herself.
• By noting how truth was readily available, the author expresses how poetry helped her gain acceptance.
• By observing that truth was intangible, the author reveals her thoughtfulness in learning to perceive it.
• By implying that truth was sneaky, the author communicates her need to always be on guard.