Thomas Paine's images of the American Revolution that it true today because he said that the nation is composed of different nations. These nationalities are inclined to different kinds and practice of government, but are still one in creating a government on the principles of society and with the rights of men.
Answer:
B). "The Star-Spangled Banner"
Explanation:
The star spangled banner is the title of the National anthem of the United States of America. The anthem was said to have been culled from a lyrics written in 1814 by an amateur poet called Francis Scott Key. His poem was titled 'Defense of Fort M' Henry. The national athem is considered a national symbol both for the citizens and the country as a whole. All countries have a national athem which is meant to be an adopted cultural hymn, song or poem which stands as a symbolizes the hallmark of the nation.
Paul Laurence Dunbar was born in 1872, seven years after the proclamation of emancipation proclaimed by Abraham Lincoln in 1863 came into effect. In fact, his parents had been slaves in Kentucky before the secessionist war (1861-1865). Paul Laurence Dunbar became the first African-american poet to gain success and recognition by American society and media. He created a great legacy and became an influence for incoming black poets and artist, and was considered a big figure for other well-known abolitionist figures like Frederick Douglass.
The irony is that they are smiling with “torn and bleeding hearts”.
The idea it emphasizes is that they are smiling to hide their pain.
The overall message revealed by the irony is that they are in considerable emotional turmoil and faking happiness to mask their distress.
