Walt Whitman
Whitman was born in which state?
New York
"The shoemaker singing as her sits on his bench, the hatter singing as he stands"
Alliteration
How many stanzas are in the poem?
1
Joyous/happy
When was Whitman pulled out of school?
Age 11.
"The day what belongs to day"
What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?
ABCD
Which word used in the poem means "songs"?
Carols
Name one of Whitman's jobs?
Teacher/Editor/Writer
What does the "singing" really represent?
What is the syllable count for the first 4 lines of the poem?
15-17-15-17
What is the overall tone of the poem?
Celebratory/Praising/Happy
Known as the "Bard of __________".
Democracy
Alliteration helps create what?
Rhythm/Beat/Pacing
When a line ends when it doesn't grammatically make sense, this is called...
Enjambment
What is the subject of the poem?
What did Whitman want to happen/exist in America?
Unity
What is the theme of the poem?
America is built on hard work and individuality. (hardworking individuals)