English, 25.02.2021 01:30 coontcakes

Emerson's poem is made of four-line stanzas. Whitman's poem is one long stanza. Which best explains why the poets likely made the structural choices they did?
A Emerson intended to give his serious ideas a lighter look. Whitman wanted his light
subject matter, singing, to look more serious.
B Emerson wanted to emphasize his fixed rhyme scheme. Whitman wanted to emphasize
the forward flow of his rhythmic language.
С Emerson chose to display the variety of his language. Whitman chose to highlight the
repetition of the word "singing."
D Emerson wanted his rhythms to sound like soldiers marching. Whitman wanted his
rhythms to sound like workmen singing.

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