An <span>Essay test
</span><span>focuses on a debate and discussion of key content and main topics</span>
Answer:
A. characters is the answer to your question
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.
Hi!
Dumbfounded means to be left utterly speechless, or to simply be amazed/confused.
Hopefully, this helps! =)