“To You” is an 1856 poem by Walt Whitman. In the poem, Whitman suggests that he deeply understands the reader,

Question

&ldquo;To You&rdquo; is an 1856 poem by Walt Whitman. In the poem, Whitman suggests that he deeply understands the reader, whom he addresses directly, writing, ______ blank Which quotation from &ldquo;To You&rdquo; most effectively illustrates the claim?

Accepted Answer

Choice A is the best answer because it most directly illustrates the text&rsquo;s claim about Whitman&rsquo;s poem, &ldquo;To You.&rdquo; The text says that in this poem, Whitman suggests that he deeply understands the poem&rsquo;s reader. This quotation says that the reader&rsquo;s &ldquo;true soul and body appear before&rdquo; Whitman, thereby asserting that he can see the reader as the reader truly is, suggesting that he deeply understands the reader. Choice B is incorrect because this quotation describes Whitman making the reader the subject of the poem (&ldquo;you be my poem&rdquo;), not Whitman deeply understanding the reader. Choice C is incorrect because instead of suggesting that Whitman deeply understands the reader, it emphasizes Whitman&rsquo;s regret at not having addressed the reader sooner. Choice D is incorrect. Although this quotation shows Whitman directly addressing the reader and expressing concern about the reader, it doesn&rsquo;t illustrate the idea that Whitman suggests that he deeply understands the reader. The quotation is simply expressing concern about the reader, which doesn&rsquo;t necessarily imply deep understanding of the reader.

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