I Hear America

The Americans the speaker refers to in the poem "I Hear America Singing" are-

• ordinary working people

• wounded soldiers

• great figures in the US history

• doctors and nurses

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I hear America singing, the varied carols I hear
What does the word varied mean?

• Diverse

• Similar

• Vast

• Common

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Based on the content of the poem, the reader can infer that the speaker in the poem believes-

• People working together is what makes up America.

• People should always sing songs to help their work day pass by quicker.

• People should do their own jobs and not worry about others.

• Working is a pointless task and we should enjoy life

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I Hear America Singing is an example of which type of lyric poem?

• sonnet

• haiku

• free verse

• elegy

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How does the speaker unite all Americans, while they are doing their own thing?

• through their beliefs

• through their singing

• in a meeting

• by forming a union

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The poem 'I Hear America Singing' is written by which poet?

• Walt Whitman

• Robert Frost

• Emily Dickinson

• Langston Hughes

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What is the central theme of 'I Hear America Singing'?

• The diversity and individuality of American workers

• The struggles of American workers

• The history of America

• The future of America

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In 'I Hear America Singing', what does the word 'singing' symbolize?

• Joy and pride in one's work

• Actual singing

• Protest

• Silence

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

• Imagery

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

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

• Optimistic

• Pessimistic

• Melancholic

• Indifferent

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