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GIVE ME THE SPLENDID SILENT SUN..

by Walt Whitman.

Ten questions on craft, meaning, and form. Untimed. Answer every question to submit.

Q01of 10

What is the overall structural pattern of this poem?

Q02of 10

Which poetic device most dominates the opening lines of Part 1?

Q03of 10

In Part 1, the speaker describes being 'rack'd by the war-strife.' What does this detail reveal about his longing for nature?

Q04of 10

What does the line 'I see my own soul trampling down what it ask'd for' most nearly mean?

Q05of 10

How does the tone shift between Part 1 and Part 2 of the poem?

Q06of 10

In Part 2, what image most directly represents the impact of the Civil War on city life?

Q07of 10

The speaker addresses both 'O Nature' and 'O city' directly. This technique is best described as:

Q08of 10

Which of the following best describes the imagery Whitman uses in Part 1 to evoke his rural ideal?

Q09of 10

What is the significance of the word 'enchain'd' when the speaker describes the city holding him?

Q10of 10

Which statement best describes the poem's central theme?

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