Question

Part A

How is the structure of Whitman’s poem different from the structure of Longfellow’s poem in these stanzas?

Whitman uses end rhyme in every line of his poem; Longfellow does not.

Whitman keeps the same meter throughout the stanza; Longfellow does not.

Longfellow keeps the same meter throughout the stanza; Whitman does not.

Longfellow uses internal rhyme; Whitman does not.
Part B
Which lines from the passages support your answer?

Longfellow: Lines 1-4; Whitman: Lines 3-4

Longfellow: Lines 3-6; Whitman: Lines 4-6

Longfellow: Lines 9-12; Whitman: Lines 2-3

Longfellow: Line 9-12; Whitman: Lines 3-4

Answer 1

The difference between the structures of Whitman's and Longfellow's poems is that Longfellow maintains a consistent meter, while Whitman's rhythm is variable. The best supporting lines are from Longfellow: Lines 9-12 and Whitman: Lines 3-4.

Step-by-step explanation:

Differences in Poetic Structure

The structure of Whitman's poem is different from that of Longfellow's in that Longfellow keeps the same meter throughout the stanza, whereas Whitman does not. This difference can be observed in the regular rhythmic pattern that Longfellow's stanzas adhere to, as opposed to the free-flowing, variable rhythm of Whitman's poetry.

Supporting Lines from the Passages

The lines that support this answer best are from Longfellow: Lines 9-12; Whitman: Lines 3-4. These excerpts showcase the rhythmic consistency in Longfellow's poem versus the varied rhythm in Whitman's verses.

Answer 2

Part A: C

Part B: B

Step-by-step explanation:

Whitman varies the meter of his poem, while Longfellow, for the most part, does not. The supporting lines in Part B would be those demonstrating lack of the meter in Whitman's poem, which are 4-6.