Question

Read the poem "I Hear America Singing" by Walt Whitman. I hear America singing, the varied carols I hear; Those of mechanics—each one singing his, as it should be, blithe and strong; The carpenter singing his, as he measures his plank or beam, The mason singing his, as he makes ready for work, or leaves off work; The boatman singing what belongs to him in his boat—the deckhand singing on the steamboat deck; The shoemaker singing as he sits on his bench—the hatter singing as he stands; The wood-cutter's song—the ploughboy's, on his way in the morning, or at the noon intermission, or at sundown; The delicious singing of the mother—or the young wife at work—or of the girl sewing or washing—Each singing what belongs to her, and to none else; The day what belongs to the day—At night, the party of young fellows, robust, friendly, Singing, with open mouths, their strong melodious songs. What best describes the overall tone of the poem?

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The overall tone of the poem is joyous or happy.

Explanation:

"I Hear America Singing" is a famous poem by author Walt Whitman in which the speaker describes a strong and happy America. The overall tone of the poem is joyous, with the speaker describing how each person, each profession, contributes to the greatness of the country. No matter what job they do, they all sing a song of joy, of strength - a song that is unique to each of them. Their songs express their individuality while, at the same time, they unite the people, since their "singing" is what they have in common.