The poem “<em><u>Lift Ev’ry Song and Sing</u></em>” is written by <u>James Weldon Johnson </u>and is also known as the “<em><u>Black National Anthem”</u></em>. It was written to celebrate Lincoln’s birthday in 1900 in Jacksonville and was for the colored schoolchildren to sing. The writer focuses on the struggle of the black people in America and the better future that awaits them.
Question: In Lift Every Voice and Sing, which of the following most closely identifies the focus of the speaker?
Answer: a) The speaker is focused on a group of people and their history.
<span>At the beginning of the paragraph, the topic is about how volunteering is beneficial for one's general health as it may include minor-to-moderate physical activity and reduces chronic pain and heart disease symptoms. Then, it explains that not all voluntary work may fulfill this need due to their sedentary nature, and how such should be combined with actual physical activity. From there, the paragraph goes on to say which are examples of everyday activities that can be turned into exercise, which completely diverts from the original idea.
</span>Therefore, your best answer is <span><u>The paragraph contains sentences that wander from the main topic.</u></span>
A is an example of false cause and effect
There is no concrete fact that diet soda can cause definite cancer prevention.
A comparison using like or as is a simile.
