1) in song of myself, whitman's theme is best demonstrated by a.the "last scud of day holds back for me" b.the "spotted hawk swoops by and accuses me c. "look for me under you boot-soles" d. "coaxes me to the vapor an the dusk"

2)The tone in the song of myself number 52 is best described as
a. lighthearted
b. bombastic
c. detached
d. intimate


3) Which images best appeals to the sense of hearing or sound? a. "the spotted hawk swoops by and accuses me he complains of my gab and my loitering".
b. "I too am not a bit tamed i too am untranslatable".
c. "the last scud of day holds back for me.."
d. "i depart as air, i shake my white locks at the runaway sun..."

4) In, song of myself number 52 Whitman a.suggests that poetry will save the world b. explains that all poets deserve equal respect c. proclaims his own importance as a poet
d. disscuses the difference between poetry and prose

5) At the end of the poem, the speaker a.proclaims his love to democracy b. encourages us to read more of his poems c. reaffirms his link to the reader d. makes ironic comments about his own work

6) A common theme in the whitman poems you have read is that a. the natural world is becoming corrupt b. people should delight in their thoughts and spirit c. once people have died they are soon forgotten d. the people of the world struggle without hope

7) number 10 and number 33 of song of myself are united by the a. strong sense of rhyme b. repeated phrases c. use of alliteration d. common themes

1)c 2)a 3)b 4)c 5)c 6)b 7)d

Dan -- sorry, but I haven't read this work. Perhaps another tutor has.

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thank you...

please.. help .... if anyone has read this kind of work ... please tell if these answers r right....

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To answer these questions, you can refer to the text of "Song of Myself" by Walt Whitman. Here's how to find the answers:

1) To determine the theme demonstrated in "Song of Myself," you will need to analyze the text. Read through the poem and look for recurring ideas or messages. Pay attention to the lines provided in the options and see which one best aligns with the overall theme of the poem. In this case, option c. "Look for me under you boot-soles" suggests a theme of interconnectedness and the presence of the self in everything, which is a central theme in Whitman's work.

2) To determine the tone in "Song of Myself" number 52, you should focus on the style, language, and emotional quality of the poem. Read number 52 and consider the overall mood it evokes. Look for keywords or phrases that can help identify the tone. In this case, option a. "lighthearted" describes a tone that is cheerful and joyful, which fits with the content of the poem.

3) To identify the images that best appeal to the sense of hearing or sound, analyze the lines and look for words or descriptions related to sound or hearing. Consider the auditory impact of these lines. In this case, option a. "the spotted hawk swoops by and accuses me; he complains of my gab and my loitering" emphasizes the sound of the hawk's movement and its accusation, appealing to the sense of hearing.

4) To understand what Whitman suggests or explains in "Song of Myself" number 52, carefully read the section and pay attention to the author's statements or ideas conveyed. In this case, option c. "proclaims his own importance as a poet" describes Whitman asserting his significance as a poet.

5) To determine what the speaker does at the end of the poem, read the final lines and consider the speaker's actions or statements. Look for clues to understand their intentions. In this case, option c. "reaffirms his link to the reader" suggests that the speaker reinforces the connection between themselves and the reader.

6) To identify a common theme in the Whitman poems you have read, consider the main ideas or subjects explored in his work. Look for recurring themes across the poems. In this case, option b. "people should delight in their thoughts and spirit" aligns with Whitman's focus on individualism, self-expression, and the celebration of one's own thoughts and spirit.

7) To understand how "number 10" and "number 33" of "Song of Myself" are united, compare the two sections and identify similarities in terms of structure, language, imagery, or ideas. In this case, option d. "common themes" suggests that both sections share similar ideas or subjects.

By following these steps and referring to the text of "Song of Myself," you can arrive at the answers to the questions.