Question

4630_j hear america singing
passage one, \i hear america singing\ by walt whitman emphasizes a collective

1. in passage one, how does the author convey the idea of unity?

harmony and unity in the american identity.
a. by describing the various identities of the people and their contribution

1. \i hear america singing\ by walt whitman

i hear america singing, the varied carols i hear,
to the song.
those of mechanics, each one singing his as it should be blithe and strong,
b. by emphasizing the exclusion of certain workers from singing the song
the carpenter singing his as he measures his plank or beam,
that represents american unity.
the mason singing his as he makes ready for work or leaves off work,
c. by focusing on the importance of popular music in building the cultural

1. the boatman singing what belongs to him in his boat, the deckhand singing

identity of america.
on the steamboat deck,
d. by highlighting the positive attitude of the workers who take their jobs
the shoemaker singing as he sits on his bench, the hatter singing as he
seriously every day and never complain.
stands,
the wood - cutters song, the ploughboys on his way in the morning, or at noon
intermission or at sundown.
the delicious singing of the mother or of the young wife at work, or of the girl
cleaning or washing.
each singing what belongs to him or her and to none else,

Explanation:

The poem "I Hear America Singing" by Walt Whitman mentions various workers (mechanics, carpenter, mason, boatman, deckhand, shoemaker, hatter, wood - cutter, ploughboy, mother, wife, girl) and their contributions (singing as they work). This shows different identities but a collective harmony. Option A is correct as it describes the unity through various identities and contributions. Option B is wrong as there's no exclusion. Option C is incorrect as it's not about popular music. Option D is wrong as the focus is not just on positive attitude but on the collective.

Answer:

A. By describing the various identities of the people and their contribution to the song.