Question

20 multiple choice 1 point
how might wheatleys identity as a black woman in colonial america shape the meaning of the line, \some view our sable race with scornful eye\?
it indicates that she accepts negative stereotypes about her race
it shows that her readers were \color blind\ and did not know (or care) that she was not a white author.
it demonstrates that she is disconnected from her cultural background
it shows her awareness of societal prejudice and invites readers to reconsider their biases
clear my selection

Explanation:

Phillis Wheatley, as a Black woman in colonial America, would be acutely aware of the racial prejudices of her time. The line "Some view our sable race with scornful eye" shows that she recognizes the negative views (societal prejudice) held by some towards Black people. It is not an acceptance of stereotypes (so the first option is wrong). If readers were "color - blind" (second option), such a line highlighting racial prejudice would be less likely. And there is no indication in this line that she is disconnected from her cultural background (third option). Instead, by pointing out this prejudice, she invites readers to think about and reconsider these biases.

Answer:

It shows her awareness of societal prejudice and invites readers to reconsider their biases.