“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 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,
5 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 woodcutter's song, the plowboy'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.
10 The day what belongs to the day—at night the party of young fellows, robust, friendly, Singing with open mouths their strong melodious songs.

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"I Hear America Singing" by Walt Whitman

I hear America singing, the changed hymns I hear,

Those of mechanics, every one singing his as it ought to be merry and solid,

The woodworker singing his as he gauges his board or pillar,

The bricklayer singing his as he prepares for work, or leaves off work,

5 The boatman singing what has a place with him in his vessel, the deckhand singing on the steamer deck, The shoemaker singing as he sits on his seat, the hatter singing as he stands,

The woodcutter's tune, the plowboy's on his way toward the beginning of the day, or around early afternoon break or at nightfall.

The heavenly singing of the mother, or of the youthful spouse at work, or of the young lady sewing or washing, Each singing what has a place with that person and to none else.

10 The day what has a place with the day—around evening time the gathering of youthful colleagues, powerful, inviting, Singing with open mouths their solid musical tunes.

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explanation:

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it is the background information on the characters and setting explained at the beginning of the story. the exposition will often have information about events that happened before the story began. the exposition is often the very first part of the plot.