8th Grade Poetry Comprehension - O Captain! My Captain!
5 Questions
Which statement best expresses the central idea of the text?
The reader can infer that the Captain's death comes amidst a time of great victory. Which lines from the text best support this inference? Select three options.
Read the dictionary entry.
The author includes the line 'Fallen cold and dead' at the end of each stanza. How does this structure primarily affect the poem's emotional tone?
What inference can be made about the depth of the speaker's personal connection to the Captain? Explain using key evidence from the text to support your answer.
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