Answer:
Whitman starts of the poem by stating, “I hear America singing”, suggesting that the people who he discusses in the lines to follow are not just individuals but part of something bigger. The use of the word “carols” given to the songs sung by the people, suggests that he gave the poem a more spiritual or religious touch.
Explanation: I think it's right.
A text to text connect is essentially remembering what you read in a previous chapter, article, book, etc.
Text-to-text:
What does this remind me of in another book I’ve read?
How is this text similar to other things I’ve read?
How is this different from other books I’ve read?
Have I read about something like this before?
Answer:
Depression, Nicotine addiction
Explanation:
Answer: yelling, screaming