Question

how does the song aim to influence its audience?

by asking them to fight violently for freedom

by encouraging them to sympathize and take moral action against slavery

by mocking their religious beliefs

by warning them of divine punishment

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• The first option ("By asking them to fight violently for freedom") is unlikely as most abolitionist songs promoted non - violent moral action rather than violent fighting.
• The second option ("By encouraging them to sympathize and take moral action against slavery") aligns with the typical purpose of abolitionist or freedom - themed songs, which aimed to evoke empathy and inspire moral action against the injustice of slavery.
• The third option ("By mocking their religious beliefs") is incorrect because songs related to social causes like anti - slavery would not mock religious beliefs (and in fact, often used religious themes to promote their cause).
• The fourth option ("By warning them of divine punishment") is not a common way songs aimed to influence audiences regarding slavery; the focus was more on empathy and moral action rather than divine retribution.

Answer:

B. By encouraging them to sympathize and take moral action against slavery