Question

select the correct answer. jasmine is writing a literary argument about james weldon johnsons lift every voice and sing. which sentence best expresses her claim in a formal style and objective tone? a. the poem expresses that you should share the joy of freedom but still know that you may have to overcome hardships. b. the poem emphasizes the joy of freedom but says you should know it may be a challenge. c. the poem emphasizes the joy of freedom while acknowledging the hardships that people must overcome to achieve it. d. the poem does an excellent job of expressing the joys of freedom and democracy.

Explanation:

Formal style and objective tone avoid using second - person ("you") and subjective language like "excellent job". Option A and B use "you", and option D uses the subjective "excellent job". Option C presents an objective statement about the poem's themes.

Answer:

C. The poem emphasizes the joy of freedom while acknowledging the hardships that people must overcome to achieve it.