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It's "O Captain, my Captain", and it comes from a verse from the poet Walt Witman. The particular phrase is also well known for being referenced in the movie Dead Poets Society. See related link at the bottom.

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What is the correct rhyme scheme for the poem o captain! My captain! By Walt Whitman?

The correct rhyme scheme for the poem "O Captain! My Captain!" by Walt Whitman is AABB. Each stanza consists of four lines with the second and fourth lines rhyming with each other.


What does father mean in the last stanza of oh captain your captain?

the lord god


Why are the last 4 lines of each stanza in the poem O Captain My Captain indented?

The last 4 lines of each stanza in the poem "O Captain! My Captain!" by Walt Whitman are indented to visually separate and emphasize the concluding thoughts and emotions of the speaker. This indentation serves to emphasize the gravity of the moment and to draw attention to the poet's mourning for the death of President Abraham Lincoln.


What demonstrates the rhyme and iambic meter in O Captain your Captain?

"O Captain! My Captain!" by Walt Whitman demonstrates rhyme through its structured AABBC rhyme scheme in each stanza. The iambic meter is present in the poem through lines consisting of alternating stressed and unstressed syllables, creating a rhythmic flow that contributes to the overall musicality of the poem.


What theme is o captain your captain?

I'm guessing o means our captain and your captain the difference is our is everyone captain and your captain means personal captain


Facts about the captain and the president in the poem O Captain your Captain?

Abrahamlinchon


O Captain My Captain is an elegy written by whom for who?

"O Captain My Captain" is an elegy written by Walt Whitman in 1865 to memorialize President Abraham Lincoln.


What is the prize in o captain your captain?

the war that he won


What christian hymn uses dayspring?

Second stanza of O Come, O Come, Emmanuel "O come, Thou Dayspring, come and cheer . . ."


What is the onomatopoeia in O Captain your Captain?

The onomatopoeia in "O Captain! My Captain!" by Walt Whitman is the word "trill." It is used to describe the sound of the bugle blowing, which symbolizes the mournful tribute to the fallen captain, Abraham Lincoln.


What does the storm symbolize in o captain my captain?

The Captain symbolizes the leader of the country. And when he is found dead on the deck of the ship the reader feels what the narrator is describing/feeling upon finding his captain dead. Like many people felt when Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. It was devastating.


What rhyme scheme is o captain my captain written in?

"O Captain! My Captain!" by Walt Whitman is written in a rhyme scheme of ABABCCDEDE.