Leaves of Grass | Sample Essay Outlines
Topic #1
Discuss Whitman’s use of imagery and descriptive language in three of his Civil War poems.
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I. Thesis Statement: Whitman’s use of imagery paints vivid pictures of war and death, and his language creates strong emotions within the reader.
II. Cavalry Crossing a Ford
A. Literal meanings of words and images
1. Cavalry rides a “serpentine” course
2. Crossing the “silvery river”
3. Banners waving and flags that “flutter gayly”
B. Emotional connotations
1. Possible interpretations: the reader responds
a. Serpentine course
b....
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