Question

Which choice is one reason Walt Whitman repeats words in "I Hear America Singing"?

to distinguish the different sections of the poem
to create totally separate images within the poem
to vary the types of figurative language in the poem
to emphasize a specific idea in the poem

Answer 1

D) to emphasize a specific idea in the poem

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Answer 2

to emphasize a specific idea in the poem

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In order to know more about the answer, let's get to know who Walt Whitman is and what "I Hear America Singing" is all about.

Walt Whitman- He is an American poet, essayist and journalist who became part of the transition between transcendentalism and realism. He is often referred to as the "Father of Free Verse." His style of poetry is very democratic in its outlook.

"I Hear America Singing"- This is a poem written by Walt Whitman. It was published in 1860. It was written on the eve of the American Civil War, a war fought between the northern USA and the southern USA. Despite being written during such time, the poem presents a vision of America as a harmonious community. It celebrates people's different work and lives in one song. It shows that no matter how diverse individuals are, they all come together to a coherent whole.

So, the answer above is "to emphasize a specific idea in the poem" and that specific idea is the unity of all Americans despite moving from the city to the country and the land to the sea.