Question

Which of the following is the best definition of "O Captain! My Captain!"?

an elegy written by Walt Whitman celebrating a Civil War victory
an elegy written by Walt Whitman mourning and praising Lincoln
a eulogy written by Walt Whitman praising Lincoln
an elegy written by Walt Whitman expressing sorrow over the South's loss of the Civil War

Answer 1

The correct answer is - an elegy written by Walt Whitman mourning and praising Lincoln.
"O Captain! My Captain!" is an elegy (a sad poem/song written to praise/mourn someone who passed away) written by Walt Whitman because he wanted to celebrate the life and death of one of the most important American presidents, Lincoln.