Visions of the Past and Future: Structure in "I Hear America Singing"

Question 1

Which statement best describes the structure of “I Hear America Singing”?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The poem is loosely structured overall but does have some elements that make structure.

Question 2

Which two elements of structure does this portion of the poem contain?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

repeated words; starting most lines with the same word

Question 3

What is the effect of the structure in the poem? Choose the best answer.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It makes it seem like they are all singing their own song.

Question 4

What is the effect of repeating “singing” in the poem? Choose the best answer.It makes it seem like everyone is singing the same exact song.It creates the image of everyone singing together across America.It creates the image of the poet singing his poem.I makes it seem like the boatman is leading the carols.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It creates the image of everyone singing together across America.

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