Walt Whitman and 'Crossing Brooklyn Ferry'

Walt Whitman and 'Crossing Brooklyn Ferry'

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

11th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

The video lecture provides an in-depth analysis of Walt Whitman's poem 'Crossing Brooklyn Ferry'. It begins with an introduction to the poem's context and its place in the syllabus. The lecture then delves into a biography of Whitman, highlighting his influences and the significance of his work, 'Leaves of Grass'. The analysis of 'Crossing Brooklyn Ferry' explores its themes of unity and the human experience, comparing it to other literary works. The lecture concludes with a detailed examination of the poem's sections, emphasizing its symbolic and thematic elements.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the video lecture series?

The construction of the Brooklyn Bridge

The poem 'Crossing Brooklyn Ferry'

The life of Walt Whitman

The history of New York City

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What ancestry did Walt Whitman have?

Spanish and Italian

French and German

English and Dutch

Irish and Scottish

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what age did Whitman leave school to help his family?

Fifteen

Thirteen

Eleven

Nine

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following poets did Whitman echo in his early works?

Robert Frost

T.S. Eliot

Ezra Pound

Shelley and Keats

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the title of Whitman's collection of poems published in 1855?

Leaves of Grass

Song of Myself

Crossing Brooklyn Ferry

O Captain! My Captain!

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is free verse?

Poetry that follows a musical pattern

Poetry with a strict rhyme scheme

Poetry that uses iambic pentameter

Poetry without consistent meter or rhyme

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'Crossing Brooklyn Ferry' symbolize?

The technological advancements of the 19th century

The construction of the Brooklyn Bridge

The daily commute of New Yorkers

The unity and connection of humanity

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the first section of 'Crossing Brooklyn Ferry', what does the speaker find curious?

The attire of the commuters

The construction of the Brooklyn Bridge

The destination of the ferry

The weather conditions

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What theme is explored in the second section of 'Crossing Brooklyn Ferry'?

The beauty of nature

The passage of time and continuity

The role of technology in society

The importance of education