Question

Song of Myself

by Walt Whitman

I celebrate myself, and sing myself,

And what I assume you shall assume,

For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you.

I loafe and invite my soul,

I lean and loafe at my ease observing a spear of summer grass.

Use the lines from the poem “Song of Myself” by Walt Whitman to answer the question.

In 1–2 sentences, analyze the poet’s use of words and describe an interpretation of the poem those words support.

(2 points)

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

Whitman's use of the word "celebrate" suggests a joyful and exuberant tone, emphasizing the poet's self-confidence and sense of worth. The line "For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you" conveys a sense of interconnectedness and equality between the poet and the reader, highlighting the idea of universal belonging and unity.