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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the most accurate conclusion that readers can draw from these lines in the selection from “Song of Myself”?I celebrate myself, and sing myself, And what I assume you shall assume, For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you.Whitman believes that he is an epic hero.Whitman views humanity as an epic hero.Whitman has a great appreciation for science.Whitman has a great appreciation for science.Whitman thinks that he writes superior poetry.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the “singing” that the speaker hears in “I Hear America Singing”?the language of different ethnic groups in the American melting potthe songs from foreign lands brought to America by immigrantsthe individuality of Americans in various walks of lifethe poetry of Whitman and other American poets
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat group of workers does Whitman focus on in “I Hear America Singing”?office clerkshousewivesmusicianslaborers
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhitman states “The United States themselves are<br />essentially the greatest poem.” What does he cite to support his opinion?the vitality and diversity of Americansthe rhythmic speech patterns of AmericansAmericans’ respect for literary traditionshis own popularity as an American poet
- 5. Multiple ChoiceAmerica does not repel the past or what it has produced under its forms … accepts the lesson with calmness … is not so impatient ... still sticks to opinions and manners . What is Whitman’s attitude toward the past?Whitman recognizes that Americans learn from the past while making a new way of life.Whitman thinks that Americans should include a study of the past in their education.Whitman wishes that Americans would give more honor to traditions of the past.Whitman believes that Americans have nothing to learn from the past.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement best explains why “On the Beach at Night Alone” can be said to have an epic theme?It expresses a belief in a connection among all people.It presents an image of Earth’s place in the universe.It refers to various heroes of ancient literature.It explores the speaker’s private reflections.
- 7. Multiple Choice
All, all alike endear’d, grown, ungrown, young or old, Strong, ample, fair, enduring, capable, rich, Perennial with the Earth, with Freedom, Law and Love....
exact rhyme
fixed meter
catalogue
anaphora
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these lines from Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Raven” contains alliteration?Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary“’Tis some visitor,” I muttered, “tapping at my chamber doorQuoth the Raven “Nevermore.”
- 9. Multiple Choice
Are you hungry? Let's find a cafe for ________, __________ and __________. (use alliteration)
egg, chips and cola
coffee, cakes and tea
coffee, cakes and cola
fish, chips and coffee
- 10. Multiple Choice
What is consonance?The repetition of letters in a line of poetrythe repetition of letter sounds in a line of poetrythe repetition of vowel sounds in poetrythe repetition of consonant sounds in poetry - 11. Multiple ChoiceChilly chicken children shivered with goosebumpsalliterationassonanceconsonanceDo chickens get goosebumps or chickenbumps?
- 12. Multiple ChoiceI cried, why? Why my life?onomatopoeiaassonanceconsonanceimagery
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat is an onomatopoeia?word that represents a soundword that represents an ideait is a different word for alliterationword that is hard to spell
- 14. Multiple ChoiceCrash! Bang! Pow!onomatopoeiaassonanceconsonanceimagery
- 15. Multiple ChoiceCassy happily whacked apples to Adamonomatopoeiaassonanceconsonanceimagery
- 16. Multiple ChoiceComparing two unlike things using like or asMetaphorSimilePersonificationOnomatopoeia
- 17. Multiple ChoiceAn object that is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes.AlliterationPersonificationMetaphorOnomatopoeia
- 18. Multiple ChoiceUsing the same letter or sound at the beginning of closely connected wordsAssonanceAlliterationMetaphorIdiom
- 19. Multiple Choice"The stars danced playfully in the moonlight sky" is an example ofHyperboleIdiomPersonification
- 20. Multiple ChoiceYour face is as smooth as a baby's bottom is an example ofMetaphorSimileHyperbole
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