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O Captain! My Captain!
Select two characteristics that make it clear that this poem is an elegy.
A There are lines in the poem that describe the poet's sadness when Lincoln was assassinated.
B The poem allows readers to draw their own conclusions about what really happened to Lincoln.
C The poem includes three stanzas that emphasize strong words and language.
D The poet makes the setting a boat by using words such as ship and vessel.
EThe repetition and exclamation of heart! expresses the emotions people felt throughout the nation.
Select two characteristics that make it clear that this poem is an elegy.
A There are lines in the poem that describe the poet's sadness when Lincoln was assassinated.
B The poem allows readers to draw their own conclusions about what really happened to Lincoln.
C The poem includes three stanzas that emphasize strong words and language.
D The poet makes the setting a boat by using words such as ship and vessel.
EThe repetition and exclamation of heart! expresses the emotions people felt throughout the nation.
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The two characteristics that make it clear that "O Captain! My Captain!" is an elegy are:
A. There are lines in the poem that describe the poet's sadness when Lincoln was assassinated.
E. The repetition and exclamation of heart! expresses the emotions people felt throughout the nation.
These elements convey the deep sorrow and mourning associated with the loss of a beloved leader.
A. There are lines in the poem that describe the poet's sadness when Lincoln was assassinated.
E. The repetition and exclamation of heart! expresses the emotions people felt throughout the nation.
These elements convey the deep sorrow and mourning associated with the loss of a beloved leader.