My Friend Walt Whitman Quiz

What does "inclination" generally refer to in literature?

• A character's physical appearance
• A character's natural tendency or preference
• The setting of a story
• The plot twist in a narrative

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Which of the following is NOT a synonym for estrangement?

• Alienation
• Reconciliation
• Separation
• Detachment

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Which of the following phrases is most similar in meaning to "bravado"?

• Quiet confidence
• False courage
• Genuine bravery
• Subtle charm

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What is the opposite of "delinquent" in terms of behavior?

• Irresponsible
• Law-abiding
• Careless
• Reckless

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Metaphysical poetry is characterized by which of the following features?

• Simple language and straightforward themes
• Complex imagery and philosophical themes
• Focus on nature and pastoral scenes
• Rhyming couplets and humorous content

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Which structure does the author use to organize the essay?

• A compare-and-contrast structure, in which she shows how her writing and Whitman’s poetry differ
• A chronological structure, in which she describes how she came to appreciate Whitman’s poetry
• A problem-and-solution structure, in which she explains how reading Whitman’s poetry helped her
• A sequential structure, in which she outlines the steps she took to learn how to read Whitman’s poetry

How does paragraph 3 of the selection contribute to the structure of the essay?

• It shows how the author’s connection to Whitman’s poetry grew stronger.
• It helps explain the author’s decision to write her own poetry in high school.
• It establishes the reasons for the author’s choice to skip school to read poetry.
• It suggests how the author’s reaction to her uncle’s death led her to Whitman’s poetry.

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Read the following sentence from paragraph 3 of the selection. What can the reader infer about the author from this sentence?

• After her neighbor left, the author began reading Whitman’s poetry to help her deal with the loss of a friendship.
• The author often would read Whitman’s poetry as a way to not deal with completing her schoolwork.
• The author found that she could escape from her current situation at home by reading Whitman’s poetry.
• As the author grew up, she read Whitman’s poetry to learn how to write her own poetry.

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Read the following dictionary entry. Which definition most closely matches the meaning of palpable as used in the poem quoted at the end of paragraph 4?

• Definition 1
• Definition 2
• Definition 3
• Definition 4

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Read the sentence from paragraph 5. Which two statements show how the author’s choice of language in this quotation helps to shape the reader’s perception?

• By describing the idea of truth as unclear, the author indicates the challenge of finding it.
• By stating that truth was always present, the author shows how she found it difficult to trust herself.
• By noting how truth was readily available, the author expresses how poetry helped her gain acceptance.
• By observing that truth was intangible, the author reveals her thoughtfulness in learning to perceive it.
• By implying that truth was sneaky, the author communicates her need to always be on guard.

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