This question has two parts first answer part A, then part B

PART A

Which word best describes the overall tone of "O captain! My captain!"?

Distressed
Enthusiastic
Hopeful
Sorrowful

PART B
Choose 3 correct answers

Select the three phrases from lines 17-24 that best supports the answers to Part A.

My captain does not answer, his lips are pale and still
My father does not feel my arm, he has no pulse nor will
From fearful trip the Victor ship comes in with objective won;
Exult O shores, and ring O bells!
But I with mournful tread,

1 answer

PART A
The word that best describes the overall tone of "O Captain! My Captain!" is Sorrowful.

PART B
The three phrases from lines 17-24 that best support the sorrowful tone are:

  1. My captain does not answer, his lips are pale and still
  2. My father does not feel my arm, he has no pulse nor will
  3. But I with mournful tread,

These phrases convey a sense of loss and mourning, aligning with the sorrowful tone of the poem.