Walt Whitman "Song of Myself" Flashcards
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Who wrote “Song of Myself”
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Walt Whitman
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time period and relevant historical context “Song of Myself”
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First published in 1850s, Boston argued violated obscenity laws, Whitman proto-hippie type
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plot summary “Song of Myself”
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key characters “Song of Myself”
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notable formal or stylistic elements “Song of Myself”
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Repition, ellipses, sensual tone, personification nature, free verse
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literary ‘schools’ or genres; analytical concepts; relevance to history “Song of Myself”
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Nature, the Self
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2-3 quotation samples “Song of Myself”
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other useful hints ID “Song of Myself”
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Asks various questions in succession, lists imagery, emphasis on nature and human activity
