Which two lines from Passage 1 suggest a quiet time of grieving? What is the significance of the allusion to the African country of Ethiopia in line 5?

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Which two lines from Passage 1 suggest a quiet time of grieving?
A) A hush is over all the teeming lists. (line 2)
B) And there is pause, a breath-space in the string. (line 9)
C) He was her champion thro’ direful years. (line 8)
D) And gloateder o’er the mis’ries of a race. (line 19)
E) And he was no soft-tongued apologist. (line 9)

Read lines 5-8 from Passage 1.
And Ethiopia, with bosom torn,
Laments the passing of her noblest born.
She weeps for him a mother’s burning tears—
She loved him with a mother’s deepest love.
What is the significance of the allusion to the African country of Ethiopia in line 5?
A) Ethiopia is symbolic of the sorrow of Douglass’s mother.
B) Many freedom fighters were born and raised in Ethiopia.
C) Many enslaved people were from noble families in Ethiopia.
D) Ethiopia represents Douglass’s ancestral homeland.

Quizzma Team · Answer

For the first part of your question, the two lines from Passage 1 that suggest a quiet time of grieving are:

A) “A hush is over all the teeming lists.” (line 2)

B) “And there is pause, a breath-space in the string.” (line 9)

These lines convey a sense of stillness and reflection, which are often associated with mourning.

For the second part regarding the significance of the allusion to Ethiopia in line 5, the correct answer is:

D) Ethiopia represents Douglass’s ancestral homeland.

This allusion highlights the connection to African heritage and the historic significance of Ethiopia as a symbol of resistance and pride for African Americans, emphasizing the loss felt in the death of a prominent figure like Douglass.

Which two lines from Passage 1 suggest a quiet time of grieving? What is the significance of the allusion to the African country of Ethiopia in line 5?

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