Question

“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 sho
the carpenter singing his as he measures his planl
the mason singing his as he makes ready for work
the boatman singing what belongs to him in his bo singing on the steamboat deck,
the shoemaker singing as he sits on his bench, the he stands,
the wood - cutter’s song, the ploughboy’s on his wa or at noon intermission or at sundown,
the delicious singing of the mother, or of the young or of the girl sewing or washing.
each singing what belongs to him or her and to nor
the day what belongs to the day—at night the part fellows, robust, friendly,
singing with open mouths their strong melodious sc
use the poem to answer the question.
which textual detail from the poem best reveals the theme of individuality?
(1 point)
“i hear america singing”
“the hatter singing as he stands,”
“or of the girl sewing or washing.”
“each singing what belongs to him or her”
“strong melodious songs”

Explanation:

The phrase "Each singing what belongs to him or her" emphasizes that every individual has their own unique song, highlighting the theme of individuality. The other options focus more on the act of singing or the people singing rather than directly on the idea of each person having something distinctively their own.

Answer:

"Each singing what belongs to him or her"