Question

1.) What is the BEST theme for "I Hear America Singing?"

Question 10 options:

patriotism


Praising the productivity of individuals and being content with one's chosen occupation in life.


freedom


The American Dream



2.) Based on textual support from the poem, what is the BEST interpretation of the poem's message?

Question 8 options:

Absence makes the heart grow fonder.


All races of people are beautiful and should be considered a part of America.


Racism is wrong.


Love stinks.



3.) Question 9 (10 points) Question 9 Saved


The previous poem, "I, Too" by Langston Hughes is a reaction to Walt Whitman's version of America presented in this poem. How is the theme or message different in this poem?

Question 9 options:

The speaker's view of America is much more positive.


There is no real difference in theme.


There are people singing.


The speaker's view of America is much more negative.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

1.'Praising the productivity of the individuals and being content with one's chosen occupation in life' is the dominating theme of the poem as Whitman praises the individual's work and displays joy in being productive.

2. 'All races of people are beautiful and should be considered a part of America' as Whitman felt that they all together constitute America and each plays their own part and admire their uniqueness and diversity.

3. There is no real difference in theme because Hughes' version "I, too" is inspired by Whitman's "I hear America singing". Both poems celebrate the freedom and uniqueness of individuals. Both the poems are an attempt to expel racism from America and celebrate togetherness and individuality.