Whitman's Use of Enjambment
Which of the following best describes the function of enjambment in the free verse of Walt Whitman’s “Song of Myself”?
A
It creates a sense of continuity and natural flow that mirrors his themes of transcendental unity and democracy.
B
It introduces rigidity by forcing unconventional pauses, highlighting resistance to normative structures.
C
The technique generates rhythmic predictability which contrasts Whitman’s celebration of diversity and change.
D
Enjambment provides abrupt stops that emphasize individualism contrary to collective human experience.
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