Question

Match the bolded word in each excerpt from "Song of Myself" by Walt Whitman to its contextual meaning.

1.The first I graft and increase upon myself, the latter I translate into new tongue.
2.It may be you transpire from the breasts of young men,
3.Earth of shine and dark mottling the tide of the river

Pairs
A.to be revealed
B.to mark with spots
C.to combine or integrate

Answer 1

In 'Song of Myself' by Walt Whitman, the bolded words have the following contextual meanings: graft - to combine or integrate, transpire - to be revealed, dark mottling - to mark with spots.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. To combine or integrate: In the first excerpt, the bolded word 'graft' is used metaphorically to mean combining or integrating something new into oneself.
2. To be revealed: In the second excerpt, the bolded word 'transpire' means to become known or revealed, often referring to information or secrets.
3. To mark with spots: In the third excerpt, the phrase 'dark mottling' refers to marking or spotting with dark colors.