Question
How does Whitman’s use of repetition impact the tone of the poem?
Whitman’s repetition of the word “his” creates a possessive, selfish tone.
Whitman’s repetition of the word “singing” creates a simple, joyful tone.
Whitman’s repetition of the word “singing” creates an intense, impassioned tone.
None of the abo
Whitman’s repetition of the word “his” creates a possessive, selfish tone.
Whitman’s repetition of the word “singing” creates a simple, joyful tone.
Whitman’s repetition of the word “singing” creates an intense, impassioned tone.
None of the abo
Answers
GPT-5 mini
Whitman’s repetition of “singing” creates a simple, joyful tone.
Explanation: In "I Hear America Singing," the repeated verb emphasizes everyday people joyfully doing their work; the cadence is celebratory and inclusive rather than possessive or violently impassioned. The repetition also gives the poem a musical, rhythmic quality that reinforces its upbeat tone.
Explanation: In "I Hear America Singing," the repeated verb emphasizes everyday people joyfully doing their work; the cadence is celebratory and inclusive rather than possessive or violently impassioned. The repetition also gives the poem a musical, rhythmic quality that reinforces its upbeat tone.