🇺🇸CKLA 3.7 I Hear America Singing COMPREHENSION ONLY 🇺🇸

What is the significance of the title 'I Hear America Singing'?

• It represents the diversity of America
• It symbolizes the unity of Americans
• It highlights the importance of music
• All of the above

What is the relationship between work and singing in the poem?

• Everyone sings songs out loud at work
• The singing is a metaphor for the sounds of work and the work we do
• Work is a distraction from singing and so is dancing
• They are unrelated

Which group of people is NOT mentioned in the poem?

• Politicians
• Mothers
• Young wives
• Mechanics

What is the tone and mood of the poem?

• Joyful and lively
• Sad and melancholic
• Angry and resentful
• Serious and contemplative

What is the main theme of the poem?

• The power of music at a concert
• The importance of work and having a job and earning money
• The beauty of singing or playing a musical instrument
• The diversity of America and the value of work

What connection can be made between the poem and American culture?

• The power of music
• The diversity of occupations
• The importance of hard work
• All of the above

What type of singing is described as 'strong and blithe'?

• Carpenter's
• Boatman's
• Mechanic's
• Mason's

What literary devices are used in the poem?

• Hyperbole and irony
• Alliteration and onomatopoeia
• Repetition and personification
• Simile and metaphor

What is the purpose of the poem?

• To mourn the loss of traditional occupations
• To celebrate American culture
• To criticize American society
• To inspire people to sing

Which occupation is NOT mentioned in the poem?

• Teacher
• Carpenter
• Mason
• Mechanic