Question

the mason singing his, as he makes ready for work,
or leaves off work,
the boatman singing what belongs to him in his
boat, the deckhand singing on the steamboat
deck,
the shoemaker singing as he sits on his bench, the
hatter singing as he stands;
the wood - cutter’s song, the ploughboy’s, on his way
in the morning, or at the noon intermission, or at
sundown;
the delicious singing of the mother - or of the
young wife at work - or of the girl sewing or
washing, each singing what belongs to her, and
to none else;
the day what belongs to the day - at night, the
party of young fellows, robust, friendly,
singing, with open mouths, their strong melodious
songs.
which similarity do both authors convey in their thoughts about america?
○ america only finds success through wealthy individuals.
○ america’s workers have a national pastime of singing while they work.
○ only america’s leadership has the ability to make it a great country.
○ the working men and women of america are what keep the country functioning and strong.

Explanation:

The provided excerpt from Walt Whitman's poetry centers on the dignity and essential role of all working people—from laborers like masons and wood-cutters to women working in domestic roles. It emphasizes that each worker's unique contribution is vital, which aligns with the idea that America's working men and women sustain the nation. The other options are incorrect: the text does not focus on wealthy individuals or leadership, and singing is a metaphor for the fulfillment of labor, not a literal national pastime.

Answer:

The working men and women of America are what keep the country functioning and strong.