Question

in Walt Whitmans "Song of Myself", which best describes the speaker's tone in the following line: "I sound my barbaric yawp over the roofs of the world"? discouraged, grieving, invigorated, solemn, caustic

Answer 1

The tone of the line "I sound my barbaric yawp over the roofs of the world" can best be described as **invigorated**. The use of "yawp" suggests a powerful and assertive expression, conveying a sense of vitality and strong identity. The speaker is confidently proclaiming themselves and their voice to the world, which reflects a spirited and energetic tone.