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O Me! O Life!.

by Walt Whitman.

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

Q01of 10

What is the overall form of 'O Me! O Life!'?

Q02of 10

Which literary device best describes the phrase 'O ME! O life!' as it recurs throughout the poem?

Q03of 10

What is the central theme of the poem?

Q04of 10

Who is the speaker in 'O Me! O Life!'?

Q05of 10

In the line 'the powerful play goes on,' the word 'play' most likely functions as a metaphor for which of the following?

Q06of 10

What is the tone of the first stanza (before 'Answer.')?

Q07of 10

Which of the following best describes the imagery in the lines about 'eyes that vainly crave the light'?

Q08of 10

How does the structure of 'Answer.' function in relation to the rest of the poem?

Q09of 10

The phrase 'you will contribute a verse' most directly alludes to which concept?

Q10of 10

According to the poem's 'Answer,' what is given as evidence that life has value?

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