How does listening to a repeated phrase such as “Let my people go” in “Go Down, Moses” help convey the spiritual’s mood and mess

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How does listening to a repeated phrase such as “Let my people go” in “Go Down, Moses” help convey the spiritual’s mood and mess

age?
a. The repetition dulls listeners’ ears to key messages of the spiritual.
b. The phrase reminds listeners that the slaves’ plight is similar to that of the Israelites. c. The phrase is a demand and helps convey a mood of determination.
d. The repetition of such phrases could be decoded to reveal hidden messages.

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guajiro [1.7K] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-31T14:55:51+03:00

guajiro [1.7K]3 years ago

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The answer is D. The repetition of such phrases could be decoded to reveal hidden messages.

Sunny_sXe [5.5K] · Answer 2 · 2022-01-31T17:23:49+03:00

Answer: c. The phrase is a demand and helps convey a mood of determination.

Explanation:

The creators of the song "Go Down, Moses" might have intended to reinforce their desire of having their people free by the use of repetition of this line. They were addressing the slave owners, so they showed determination in their demand for freedom.