to Read line 7 from "I celebrate myself, and sing myself."
Born here of parents born here from parents the same, and their parents the same,
The poet uses repetition to -
A create a monotonous tone illustrating the unending passage of time
Ballude to the infinite movement of people throughout a nation's history
design a steady rhythm that implies the ongoing continuity of one's family
D suggest a rhythmic passage of time showing how cultures are interconnected
