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he had his dream
by paul dunbar

he had his dream, and all through life
worked up to it through toil and strife;
alway sforever before his eyes,
it colored for him all his skies.

the storm - cloud dark
above his bark,
the calm and luster vast of blue
took on its hopeful hue.
it pictured every pleasing scene—
he had his dream.

he labored hard and failed at last,
his sails too weak to bear the blast,
the raging tempests tore away
and sent his beating bark astray.

but what cared he
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select the correct answer.
how does the syntax contribute to the voice?
a. the straightforward syntax creates an earnest voice
b. the simple syntax adds to a tormented voice
c. the repetitive syntax creates a bored voice
d. the unusual syntax reveals an eccentric voice

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Explanation:

The poem uses short, direct sentences and straightforward grammatical structures that reflect the speaker's sincere, unwavering focus on his dream. There is no unusual, repetitive, or syntax that suggests torment or boredom; the simple, clear syntax conveys earnest dedication to the dream despite hardships.

Answer:

A. The straightforward syntax creates an earnest voice