Read this section from the second verse of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" and answer the follow-up questions.
Part A
Which of the following accurately describes the tone of the lines?
1. We have come over a way that with tears has been watered
2. We have come, treading our path thro' the blood of the slaughtered,
3. Out from the gloomy past, till now we stand at last
4. Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast.
A. Lines 1 and 2 have a sad tone while lines 3 and 4 have a hopeful tone.
B. Lines 3 and 4 have a sad tone while lines 1 and 2 have a hopeful tone.
O C. Lines 2 and 3 have an optimistic tone while lines 1 and 4 have a serious
tone
O D. Lines 1-3 are optimistic while line 4 changes to be more serious.
Part B
Which words from the song help you identify the lines with the sad or
serious tone?
O A. stand, cast, treading
B. gloomy, white, bright
O C. star, gleam, at last
D. tears, blood, slaughtered