7. Cite Evidence in his preface to Leaves of Grass, Whitman describes the American poet: “His spirit responds to his country's spirit... he incarnates its geography and
natural life ... For such the expression of the American poet is to be transcendant
and new ... He is the equalizer of his age and land..."How well does Whitman
live up to his own description? Bring in specific examples from "Song of Myself" to
support your ideas.

Select the correct answer. which of these lines from “the raven” by edgar allan poe to create the dark and gloomy tone of the poem? a. "'tis some visiter entreating entrance at my chamber door— some late visiter entreating entrance at my chamber door; b. once upon a midnight dreary, while i pondered weak and weary, over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore— c. "and so faintly you came tapping, tapping at my chamber door, that i scarce was sure i heard you"—here i opened wide the door— d. bird or beast above the sculptured bust above his chamber door, with such name as "nevermore." hurry