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O Me O Life

Authored by Sarah Williams

English

9th Grade

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O Me O Life
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1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is/are the sound devices prominent in this line from

O Me! O Life! by Walt Whitman?

Of the endless trains of the faithless, of cities fill’d with the foolish,

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Answer explanation

The sound devices prominent in this line from O Me! O Life! by Walt Whitman are alliteration and internal rhym. Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words, such as "endless trains" and "cities fill'd."

Internal rhyme is the repetition of sound at the end of the word within a line, in this line /z/ sound is repeated in 'endless', 'trains' 'faithless', 'cities'

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does the Walt Whitman mean in this verse?

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In this verse, Walt Whitman is suggesting that life is a powerful play, and that everyone has the opportunity to contribute something meaningful to it. He is emphasizing the importance of being present in life and recognizing one's own identity and potential. He is encouraging the reader to make the most of their life and to make a positive contribution to the world.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT part of the "Answer" in "O Me! O Life!"?

THAT THE DIVINE IS AND FOREVER WILL BE

THAT YOU ARE HERE

THAT THE POWERFUL PLAY GOES ON

THAT LIFE EXISTS AND IDENTITY

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the message of Whitman's  "O Me! O Life!"?

Life is not too hard

We contribute to humanity by simply being alive

Some people live a very sad life.

Think about yourself before others. 

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why is Whitman's poem, "O Me! O Life! considered prose?

It is a poem about life.

It is a poem that does not rhyme.

It is written by a poet who has died.

It is a poem that does rhyme.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What literary device is used in the repetition of 'O Me! O Life!' in the poem by Walt Whitman?

A) Alliteration

B) Anaphora

C) Metaphor

D) Simile

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In 'O Me! O Life!', what does Whitman suggest is the answer to the question of life's meaning?

A) To seek wealth

B) To contribute a verse

C) To find love

D) To travel the world

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