Here's why:
* Free verse is poetry that doesn't follow a strict rhyme scheme or meter. It's characterized by its natural flow and emphasis on the rhythm of everyday speech.
Let's analyze the options:
* (a) "I Hear America Singing" by Walt Whitman: This poem is known for its free verse structure. It uses short, simple lines and a conversational tone to capture the diverse voices of American workers.
* (b) "There is No Frigate Like a Book" by Emily Dickinson: Dickinson's poetry often employs traditional rhyme schemes and meter, though she sometimes deviated from strict forms. This poem follows a consistent ABAB rhyme scheme.
* (c) "Death be Not Proud" by John Donne: This is a sonnet, a form of poetry that follows a specific structure (14 lines, specific rhyme scheme, and meter).
* (d) "Granduer" by Edgar Allan Poe: Poe's poetry often has a strong rhyme scheme and meter, contributing to its musicality.
Therefore, "I Hear America Singing" is the only poem listed that is written in free verse.