Question

Read the excerpt and answer the question. Some view our sable race with scornful eye, "Their colour is a diabolic die." How does Wheatley's use of sable impact the tone of "On Being Brought from Africa to America"? It indicates Wheatley's pride in her race. It indicates Wheatley's shame in her race. It indicates Wheatley's sense of inferiority. It indicates Wheatley's sense of superiority.

Answer 1

The excerpt given above is taken from Phillis Wheatley's poem "On Being Brought from Africa to America". The word sable literally means color black. In this line, Wheatley uses the word "sable" to indicate sense of inferiority. The author is an African and their race color is different from the rest. The answer is the third option.