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.