Visions of the Past and Future: Structure in "I Hear America Singing"
Question 4 • *CR Expository Reading and Writing S1 [E4250OX]
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.
Answer
A
It makes it seem like everyone is singing the same exact song.
B
It creates the image of everyone singing together across America.
C
It creates the image of the poet singing his poem.
D
I makes it seem like the boatman is leading the carols.
Explanation
Repeating “singing” connects the different workers and people described in the poem. Together, their individual songs create an image of people singing across America, rather than everyone singing one identical song. The best answer is “It creates the image of everyone singing together across America.”
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