O Me O Life

What is/are the sound devices prominent in this line from

O Me! O Life! by Walt Whitman?

Of the endless trains of the faithless, of cities fill’d with the foolish,

Answer explanation

The sound devices prominent in this line from O Me! O Life! by Walt Whitman are alliteration and internal rhym. Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words, such as "endless trains" and "cities fill'd."

Internal rhyme is the repetition of sound at the end of the word within a line, in this line /z/ sound is repeated in 'endless', 'trains' 'faithless', 'cities'

What does the Walt Whitman mean in this verse?

Answer explanation

In this verse, Walt Whitman is suggesting that life is a powerful play, and that everyone has the opportunity to contribute something meaningful to it. He is emphasizing the importance of being present in life and recognizing one's own identity and potential. He is encouraging the reader to make the most of their life and to make a positive contribution to the world.

Which of the following is NOT part of the "Answer" in "O Me! O Life!"?

• THAT THE DIVINE IS AND FOREVER WILL BE

• THAT YOU ARE HERE

• THAT THE POWERFUL PLAY GOES ON

• THAT LIFE EXISTS AND IDENTITY

What is the message of Whitman's  "O Me! O Life!"?

• Life is not too hard

• We contribute to humanity by simply being alive

• Some people live a very sad life.

• Think about yourself before others. 

Why is Whitman's poem, "O Me! O Life! considered prose?

• It is a poem about life.

• It is a poem that does not rhyme.

• It is written by a poet who has died.

• It is a poem that does rhyme.

What literary device is used in the repetition of 'O Me! O Life!' in the poem by Walt Whitman?

• A) Alliteration

• B) Anaphora

• C) Metaphor

• D) Simile

In 'O Me! O Life!', what does Whitman suggest is the answer to the question of life's meaning?

• A) To seek wealth

• B) To contribute a verse

• C) To find love

• D) To travel the world

Which of the following best describes the tone of 'O Me! O Life!'?

• A) Joyful

• B) Reflective

• C) Angry

• D) Indifferent

What is the primary theme of 'O Me! O Life!' by Walt Whitman?

• A) The futility of existence

• B) The beauty of nature

• C) The importance of self-reflection

• D) The inevitability of death

In 'O Me! O Life!', what does Whitman mean by 'the powerful play'?

• A) The struggles of life

• B) The journey of self-discovery

• C) The ongoing human experience

• D) The pursuit of happiness