What is the meter for Whitman’s poem “there was a child went forth everyday”

What is the meaning of "full tide" as it is used in this sentence? before i could explain to her the differences of language in this world, she was embarked on the full tide of another subject. a long and involved argument an inaccurate representation a detailed and lively discussion an uncontrollable flood

Which of the following factors most consistently contributes to the speaker’s believability? a the age and experience of the speaker b the physical environment in which the speech is delivered c the sincerity, knowledge, and trustworthiness of the speaker d the position of the thesis statement in the speech

What is the main source of irony in this poem? -the idea that winning is really losing -the idea that failures hold success in higher esteem than those who are successful -the idea that dying is winning