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O Captain! My Captain!.

by Walt Whitman.

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

Q01of 10

What is the central situation described in 'O Captain! My Captain!'?

Q02of 10

Whitman uses an extended metaphor throughout the poem. What does 'the ship' most commonly represent in the historical context of this poem?

Q03of 10

Which term best describes the overall structure of 'O Captain! My Captain!'?

Q04of 10

In the second stanza, the speaker addresses the Captain as 'dear father.' What is the primary effect of this shift in address?

Q05of 10

Which poetic technique is most evident in the phrase 'the bells I hear, the people all exulting'?

Q06of 10

What tone dominates the closing stanza of the poem?

Q07of 10

The repeated line 'fallen cold and dead' at the end of each stanza is an example of which technique?

Q08of 10

In the first stanza, 'the prize we sought is won' most directly refers to what?

Q09of 10

How does the crowd on shore function in the poem?

Q10of 10

Which word best characterizes Whitman's use of repetition of 'O' throughout the poem?

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