The response "It calls for unity by noting that people assume the same things" best aligns with why Whitman’s poem is considered an example of transcendental poetry. Transcendentalism emphasizes the interconnectedness of all people and the idea that individuals share a common experience, which is reflected in the notion that what the speaker assumes is shared by others.
from "Song of Myself" by Walt Whitman I celebrate myself, and sing myself, And what I assume you shall assume, For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you. Question Use the excerpt to answer the question. Based on this excerpt, why is Whitman’s poem considered an example of transcendental poetry? (1 point) Responses It promotes celebration and singing. It promotes celebration and singing. It calls for unity by noting that people assume the same things. It calls for unity by noting that people assume the same things. It emphasizes the self and individuality. It emphasizes the self and individuality. It points out that people are scientific beings made of atoms.
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