Question

Part A

Which sentence contains an example of onomatopoeia?

A) The small, storm-tossed boat battled the waves.
B) The murmuring tide soon lulled the campers to sleep.
C) The sunset was sudden; the golden orb dipped and vanished.
D)The surf polished bits of glass until they were bottle-smooth.


Part B
What is the main effect of the onomatopoeia used in the answer to Part A?

A) It adds tension to the scene.
B) It directly addresses the reader.
C) It helps the reader imagine a sound.
D) It contrasts reality with imagination.​

Answer 1

Walt Whitman's poems, such as "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry," made him a pioneer of

rhythmic verse.

formal verse.

free verse.

repetitive verse.

free verse.

Which image does Walt Whitman create by repeating language in "I Hear America Singing"?

an image of people who are bored with their work

an image of people who are united in their joy

an image of people who are putting on a concert

an image of people who are competing for attention

an image of people who are united in their joy