I Hear America Singing

In what three ways does Whitman use repetition in this passage from his poem?

• by repeating rhymed words

• by repeating “singing”

• by including the workers’ first names

• by starting each line with a type of worker

• by ending each line with what each person does while singing

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

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 is the main theme of 'I Hear America Singing'?

• A) The joy of individual expression

• B) The struggle of the working class

• C) The beauty of nature

• D) The importance of silence

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'I Hear America Singing'?

• A) Simile

• B) Metaphor

• C) Personification

• D) Alliteration

What does the 'singing' in the poem symbolize?

• A) Literal singing

• B) The harmony of American society

• C) The noise of machinery

• D) The silence of the night

How does Whitman portray the workers in the poem?

• A) As tired and overworked

• B) As joyful and proud

• C) As indifferent and bored

• D) As rebellious and angry

What is the tone of 'I Hear America Singing'?

• A) Melancholic

• B) Joyful

• C) Angry

• D) Sarcastic

Which of the following best describes the structure of 'I Hear America Singing'?

• A) A traditional sonnet

• B) Free verse

• C) Haiku

• D) Limerick