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WALT WHITMAN Realism

The Nature of Whitman’s Poetry Captured the vitality, optimism, and voices of America Celebrated all aspects of _______________ life Found inspiration in Ralph Waldo ___________ – wrote in celebration of nature

Poetic Devices _______________: poetry that does not contain regular patterns of rhyme and meter Utilizes the following poetic devices to create rhythm: _________________: frequent lists of people, things, and attributes _______________: repeated words or phrases at the beginning of two or more lines _______________: related ideas phrased in similar ways

“Song of Myself” Poetic Revolution Poem influenced by Homer’s The Iliad Whitman’s epic poem describes the spiritual journey of a hero, the poet himself

Canto 1: Poetic Devices Page 736, Lines 1-3. Question: What poetic device does Whitman utilize to create rhythm in these lines? In what ways does the use of this technique reflect the relationship between the speaker and the reader? Answer:

Canto 6: Poetic Devices Page 737, Lines 16-21. Question: Identify the poetic device Whitman utilizes in the lines. Explain the relationship between the repeated elements. Answer:

Canto 6: Symbolism Page 739, Lines 40-43. Question: What symbol of regeneration convinces the speaker that death does not exist? Answer:

Canto 52: Comparisons Pages 739-740. Question: To what four things does the speaker compare himself to? Answer:

Canto 52: Personification Page 739, Line 46. Question: How does Whitman’s use of personification contribute to the poem’s message? Answer: