I would say yes since the correct sentence would be
The people rebelled, bought cheaper tea, and agitated(?) for removal of the tax.
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.
Answer:
D. am .. is.. are, was, were
Ethos, Pathos, and Logos are modes of persuasion used to convince audiences. They are also referred to as the artistic proofs.