Read the quotation from "Song of Myself."

I tramp a perpetual journey, (come listen all!)

How does the word "tramp" affect the tone of this line?

It makes the tone of the line vaguely humorous.

It creates a tone of arrogance within the line.

It suggests the determination of the speaker.

It indicates the weariness of the speaker.

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Boston Keller

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1 January, 16:50

Read the quotation from "Song of Myself."

I tramp a perpetual journey, (come listen all!)

How does the word "tramp" affect the tone of this line?

It makes the tone of the line vaguely humorous.

It creates a tone of arrogance within the line.

It suggests the determination of the speaker.

It indicates the weariness of the speaker.

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Roland White · Answer 1

The best answer here is that it suggests the determination of the speaker. Whitman could have easily said he walked or strode or ran. Instead, he chose to use the word tramp. Using this implies to us that this isn't some harebrained thing he is doing. He is determined to finish the perpetual journey that he is on.