Which of the following statements best describes the effect of the long lines in "Song of Myself"? They remind the reader of the speaker’s liberty and self-confidence. They allow the poet to describe scenes in less detail. They slow down the forward progression of the poem. They increase the narrative quality of the poem.

A. They remind the reader of the speaker's liberty and self-confidence.

Explanation:

The free verse poem doesn't follow the established rules for a piece of poetry. It has no set rhyme or meter. Like a free verse poem, the speaker doesn't follow the established rules on how to act. The long lines of the poem remind the reader of the poem's lack of formal structure. Therefore, they also remind the reader of the speaker's liberty and self confidence.

This quote was aimed to make people think more about their political and civil positions. Everyone want's to live in a rich and strong country that will satisfy people's needs, provide people with good jobs and nice goods. But, at first we have to undestand that demanding is not the way the strong country is built. A country is what we do for it to be which means we have to contribute in order to consume. Kennedy's words helped Americans realize their importance, that also built patriotism and willnes to develop Americe in many areas.