Question
I hear America sing
I hear America singing, the varied carols I hear,
Those of mechanics, each one singing his as it should be blithe and strong,
The carpenter singing his as he measures his plank or beam,
The mason singing his as he makes ready for work, or leaves off work,
The boatman singing what belongs to him in his boat, the deckhand singing on the steamboat deck,
The shoemaker singing as he sits on his bench, the hatter singing as he stands,
The wood-cutter’s song, the ploughboy’s on his way in the morning, or at noon intermission or at sundown,
The delicious singing of the mother, or of the young wife at work, or of the girl sewing or washing,
Each singing what belongs to him or her and to none else,
The day what belongs to the day—at night the party of young fellows, robust, friendly,
Singing with open mouths their strong melodious songs.
Part A: In he final line, what does the phrase "Singing with open mouths" suggest about what it means to be American?
A.) that they are generous and benevolent people
B.) that they are diverse, open-minded tolerant people that they want to be heard.
C.) that they are bold and proud people
I hear America singing, the varied carols I hear,
Those of mechanics, each one singing his as it should be blithe and strong,
The carpenter singing his as he measures his plank or beam,
The mason singing his as he makes ready for work, or leaves off work,
The boatman singing what belongs to him in his boat, the deckhand singing on the steamboat deck,
The shoemaker singing as he sits on his bench, the hatter singing as he stands,
The wood-cutter’s song, the ploughboy’s on his way in the morning, or at noon intermission or at sundown,
The delicious singing of the mother, or of the young wife at work, or of the girl sewing or washing,
Each singing what belongs to him or her and to none else,
The day what belongs to the day—at night the party of young fellows, robust, friendly,
Singing with open mouths their strong melodious songs.
Part A: In he final line, what does the phrase "Singing with open mouths" suggest about what it means to be American?
A.) that they are generous and benevolent people
B.) that they are diverse, open-minded tolerant people that they want to be heard.
C.) that they are bold and proud people
Answers
GPT-4o mini
C.) that they are bold and proud people
The phrase "Singing with open mouths" suggests a sense of exuberance, confidence, and pride in one's identity and expression. It implies that the individuals are not only participating in song but are doing so with enthusiasm and conviction, which reflects a boldness associated with being American.
The phrase "Singing with open mouths" suggests a sense of exuberance, confidence, and pride in one's identity and expression. It implies that the individuals are not only participating in song but are doing so with enthusiasm and conviction, which reflects a boldness associated with being American.