Well I would say its B by reading that I noticed that it lacked emotion. I wouldnt say its factual or that there is any admiration given by the author. Was that the full excerpt?
Answer:
C
Explanation:
All the rest engage the audience except for this one.
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Since you did not put up an answer choice, the purpose for Whitman's use of repetition of words and sounds is to underscore the theme for emphasis, and for emotional effect.