"I Hear America Singing" by Payton Ponegalek (Student FVHS) https://padlet.com/pmponegalek100/z5vpl1en4ug3wfdz Payton Ponegalek, Cansas Nelson, and Jodie Villagomez en-us 2022-02-17 19:36:17 UTC 2026-01-16 07:24:37 UTC hello@padlet.com "I Hear America Singing" pmponegalek100 https://padlet.com/pmponegalek100/z5vpl1en4ug3wfdz/wish/2053967036 I hear America singing, the varied carols I hear,
Those of mechanics, each one singing his as it should be blithe and strong,
The carpenter singing his as he measures his plank or beam,
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 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 him or 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.
]]> 2022-02-17 19:42:03 UTC https://padlet.com/pmponegalek100/z5vpl1en4ug3wfdz/wish/2053967036 pmponegalek100 https://padlet.com/pmponegalek100/z5vpl1en4ug3wfdz/wish/2053972038 2022-02-17 19:44:52 UTC https://padlet.com/pmponegalek100/z5vpl1en4ug3wfdz/wish/2053972038 Q1: What is the poem’s tone? Which words reveal this tone? Is the poem ironic? pmponegalek100 https://padlet.com/pmponegalek100/z5vpl1en4ug3wfdz/wish/2053981739 The tone of the poem is unity. This poem shows how many became one. People from many different areas and life styles can come together to form something stronger than them all apart. As the poem continues to list off all of these different people doing what their supposed to be doing or "singing" it shows you the unity between all of these people. I do not think that this poem is ironic.]]> 2022-02-17 19:50:48 UTC https://padlet.com/pmponegalek100/z5vpl1en4ug3wfdz/wish/2053981739 Q5: Are there any symbols? What do they mean? Are they universal symbols or do they arise from the context of this poem? pmponegalek100 https://padlet.com/pmponegalek100/z5vpl1en4ug3wfdz/wish/2053983816 One symbol in the poem is singing. The symbol of singing is overall universal. I believe this because it is mentioned throughout the whole poem, as well everyone from all walks of life come together to form one united group. It shows all of the people of America coming together to create one group not a ton of different groups. This shows how they are not just a bunch of different people that are trying to act united as one but they are one group of people who are one.]]> 2022-02-17 19:52:00 UTC https://padlet.com/pmponegalek100/z5vpl1en4ug3wfdz/wish/2053983816 Q4: What figures of speech are used? How do they contribute to the tone and meaning of the poem? cnnelson102 https://padlet.com/pmponegalek100/z5vpl1en4ug3wfdz/wish/2053986090 Some figures of speech that are used is imagery because you can imagine the professions. Another one is Metaphor because he compares america to singing. Personification is used because its personified as if it can sing like a human.]]> 2022-02-17 19:53:27 UTC https://padlet.com/pmponegalek100/z5vpl1en4ug3wfdz/wish/2053986090 Q2: What words have unusual or special meanings? Are any words or phrases repeated? If so, why? Which words do you need to lookup? jcvillagomez100 https://padlet.com/pmponegalek100/z5vpl1en4ug3wfdz/wish/2053986157 Words/ Phrases that were repeated were, "singing his as" following each occupational worker's title. After an introduction of each occupation and a brief glimpse of what each worker does the poet ends with "singing as he (does an action that corresponds to each job)". "Singing symbolizes one's dignity and freedom to choose their own path in America. A word I needed to look up was "Blithe". Blithe means to be happy or joyous. -Jodie V.]]> 2022-02-17 19:53:29 UTC https://padlet.com/pmponegalek100/z5vpl1en4ug3wfdz/wish/2053986157 Q3: What images does the poet use? How do the images relate to one another? Do these images form a unified pattern (a motif) throughout the poem? jcvillagomez100 https://padlet.com/pmponegalek100/z5vpl1en4ug3wfdz/wish/2053987143 The images the poet uses are many metaphors like, "the carpenter singing his as he measures his plank or beam" or "these people have the freedom to choose their job, and pursue happiness." This is a metaphor for a person being able to choose their own path. A repetitive pattern found in " I Hear America Singing" is the word "singing" is said a lot throughout the poem to describe different workers/occupations and also different activities a person can do. The tone seems that the poet has a certain respect for each occupation. -Jodie V.]]> 2022-02-17 19:54:00 UTC https://padlet.com/pmponegalek100/z5vpl1en4ug3wfdz/wish/2053987143 Q6: What is the theme (the central idea) of this poem? Can you state it in a single sentence? Elaborate on your idea. cnnelson102 https://padlet.com/pmponegalek100/z5vpl1en4ug3wfdz/wish/2053987226 The Central idea is that everyone has a voice and they are happily singing about their jobs and what they do for work in America. Everyone who does something they've wanted to do they've always been happy with the decision.]]> 2022-02-17 19:54:04 UTC https://padlet.com/pmponegalek100/z5vpl1en4ug3wfdz/wish/2053987226