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alina1380 [7]
3 years ago
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Read the lines from "To His Excellency General Washington," and then answer the question. "Fix'd are the eyes of nations on the

scales, For in their hopes Columbia's arm prevails. Anon Britannia droops the pensive head, While round increase the rising hills of dead." Letter and Poem, "To His Excellency General Washington," Phillis Wheatley, 1776 In these lines, what is Wheatley communicating through imagery and personification? A. her optimism that America and England will sign a peace treaty B. her concern that other nations will form an alliance against America C. her hope that America defeats England in its fight for independence D. her fear that there will be many casualties in the war for independence
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Nataly_w [17]3 years ago
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<span>C. her hope that America defeats England in its fight for independence </span>

The letter states that other nations are closely watching the battle for independence, and that their hopes are tied to Columbia's (America's) victory. She describes Britain as "drooping the pensive head", indicating a hope that victory for America will soon be won. 
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