3.11 - The Voice of the Rain (Walt Whitman)
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Practice Questions
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What literary device is used when rain speaks in 'The Voice of the Rain'?
💡 Hint: Think about giving human-like qualities to non-human objects.
What is the primary cycle described in the poem?
💡 Hint: Recall the stages that water goes through in nature.
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What does the rain call itself in Whitman's poem?
💡 Hint: Pay attention to how rain is characterized in the poem.
True or false: The journey of rain illustrates the linear process of life.
💡 Hint: Think about how rain goes up and comes back down.
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Challenge Problems
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Compare the cyclical nature of rain to a different natural phenomenon. How do they symbolize life?
💡 Hint: Look for other natural cycles in your environment.
Create a short poem inspired by Whitman that reflects on another natural element and its impact on life.
💡 Hint: Think about elements like the wind, sun, or earth.
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