Walt Whitman and the poem O Captain! My Captain!
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- Q1Who is the author of the poem 'O Captain! My Captain!'?Maya AngelouWalt WhitmanRobert FrostEmily Dickinson30s
- Q2What historical event is the poem 'O Captain! My Captain!' a metaphor for?Declaration of IndependenceCivil WarUnderground RailroadAbraham Lincoln's assassination30s
- Q3What mode does the narrator use to address the captain in 'O Captain! My Captain!'?Direct addressThird person omniscientFirst person narrativeStream of consciousness30s
- Q4In the poem 'O Captain! My Captain!', what does the ship symbolize?The captain's leadershipA journey to a new landThe concept of freedomThe United States of America30s
- Q5What is the central theme of the poem 'O Captain! My Captain!'?Grief and mourningNature and beautyFriendship and loyaltyJoy and celebration30s
- Q6What literary device is used in the repetition of 'O Captain! My Captain!' in the poem?SimileAnaphoraAlliterationMetaphor30s
- Q7In 'O Captain! My Captain!', what type of poem is it classified as?LimerickSonnetElegyHaiku30s
- Q8What is the symbolic meaning of the anchor in the poem 'O Captain! My Captain!'?Love and sacrificeHope and stabilityCourage and braveryFreedom and independence30s
- Q9What is the tone of the poem 'O Captain! My Captain!'?Serene and peacefulSarcastic and mockingMournful and somberJoyful and exuberant30s
- Q10What is the significance of the phrase 'Fallen cold and dead' in the poem 'O Captain! My Captain!'?It reflects the captain's legacy and influenceIt signifies the end of the ship's voyageIt emphasizes the finality and tragedy of the captain's deathIt suggests a hope for resurrection and rebirth30s