Each poem uses specific poetic devices. In the poem “I Hear America Singing” the poetic devices are repetition and metaphor. Examples of repetition is “the” that is repeated several times in the poem. Examples of metaphor is used when talking about the worker working is compared to music. The poem “I, Too” uses the poetic devices are repetition and almost rhyme. Some examples of the repetition in the poem is the repeated statement “I, too, am America “.
Each of these poems has a meaning, that is contributes to by the authors tone. The theme of the poem “I Hear American Singing” is being joyful the workers in the poem are joyful about working and being healthy, happy, strong and independent. The theme of “I, Too” is Ambition the main character has ambition in his racial equality and the sense of himself.
There are many similarities and differences between these two poems. These two poems are both examples of free verse. The theme of “I Hear America Singing” is the residents of America being joyful for working. The theme of “I, Too” is ambition the African American Slave worker having ambition in himself and his racial equality. The tone of both poems is being proud. Every poem has a meaning, and everyone can interrupt the poem in a different