Question

select the correct answer. jazmine is writing a literary argument about james weldon johnson’s lift every voice and sing. which sentence best expresses her claim in a formal, firm, and objective tone?
a. the poem emphasizes the joy of freedom while acknowledging the hardships that people must overcome to achieve it.

b. the poem does an excellent job of expressing the joys of freedom and democracy.

c. the poem emphasizes the joy of freedom but says you should know it may be a challenge.

d. the poem expresses that you should share the joy of freedom but still know that you may have to overcome hardships.

Explanation:

To be formal, objective, and concise, the sentence should avoid subjective language (like "excellent job") and personal address ("you"). Option A states the poem's emphasis on freedom's joy and acknowledges hardships objectively, fitting the tone. Options B (subjective), C and D (use "you", less formal) are incorrect.

Answer:

A. The poem emphasizes the joy of freedom while acknowledging the hardships that people must overcome to achieve it.