Question

Why does Walt Whitman use the word singing in the title "I Hear America Singing"?

to illustrate a misguided and simple interpretation of American society

to reflect a hopeful, cohesive view of American society

to highlight the importance of labor rights for workers in America

to show that having a positive outlook in life is essential to succeed

Answer 1

I am not sure on this one without any other context but the second option seems fine. Was there an article to go alongside it???

From inferring the second option seems best.

Answer 2

to reflect a hopeful, cohesive view of American society

To answer this question you need to picture America signing. He isn't talking about the physical space of America but rather the people that make up America. Picture everyone in America singing. They are together as a cohesive group singing one song. Also think about the purpose of singing. A majority of the time singing is used for positive reasons. It can lift the spirits. This also proves the hopeful part of the second option. The title tells us nothing about labor rights or success.