Question

despite what limitation did whitman gain knowledge of major literary works?

lack of interest in reading

no formal education

limited access to public libraries

Explanation:

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<reasoning>

Analyze Whitman's educational background

Walt Whitman left formal schooling at the age of 11 to help support his family. Despite this lack of formal education, he was a voracious reader and largely self-taught, gaining deep knowledge of major literary works, Shakespeare, Homer, and the Bible through libraries and independent study.

Evaluate the given options

• "lack of interest in reading": Incorrect, as Whitman was an avid reader.
• "no formal education": Correct, he had very little formal schooling but educated himself.
• "limited access to public libraries": Incorrect, he made extensive use of libraries and museums to educate himself.

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<mcq-option>lack of interest in reading</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>no formal education</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>limited access to public libraries</mcq-option>
</answer>

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"question_type": "Multiple Choice",
"knowledge_point": [
"Arts",
"Others",
"Walt Whitman Biography"
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}
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Answer:

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Analyze Whitman's educational background

Walt Whitman left formal schooling at the age of 11 to help support his family. Despite this lack of formal education, he was a voracious reader and largely self-taught, gaining deep knowledge of major literary works, Shakespeare, Homer, and the Bible through libraries and independent study.

Evaluate the given options

• "lack of interest in reading": Incorrect, as Whitman was an avid reader.
• "no formal education": Correct, he had very little formal schooling but educated himself.
• "limited access to public libraries": Incorrect, he made extensive use of libraries and museums to educate himself.

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<mcq-option>lack of interest in reading</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>no formal education</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>limited access to public libraries</mcq-option>
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"Others",
"Walt Whitman Biography"
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