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then, remains to be argued? the time for such argument is used. at a time like this, scorching irony, not convincing argument, is needed. 47 it is not light that is needed, but fire, it is not the gentle shower, but thunder. we need the storm, the whirlwind, and the earthquake. the feeling of the nation must be quickened; the conscience of the nation must be roused; the propriety of the nation must be startled; 48 the patriotism of the nation must be understood; and its crimes against god and man must be proclaimed and denounced. to the american slave, is your 4th of july? i answer: a day that reveals to him, more than all other days in the year, the injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim. to him your celebration is a sham; your boasted liberty, an unholy license; your national greatness, swelling vanity; your shouts of liberty and equality, hollow 49 mockery. your prayers and hymns, your sermons and thanksgivings are, to him, mere superstition, fraud, deception, impiety, and hypocrisy. let me say, 50 for example, notwithstanding the dark picture i have this day presented of the state of the nation, i do not despair of this country. there are forces in operation which must inevitably work the downfall of slavery. this passage has been excerpted and adapted from the original, including minor punctuation changes, spelling changes, and other modifications that have not materially changed content or intent. 45. in the name of humanity which is outraged, in the name of liberty which is fettered, in the name of the constitution and the bible, which a) no change b) in the name of humanity and liberty, which is outraged and fettered, in the name of the constitution and the bible, which c) in the name of humanity, liberty, the constitution, and the bible, which outraged and fettered d) in the name of humanity, liberty, the constitution, and the bible, outraged and fettered, which 46. which of the following choices best matches the tone of the passage? if youd just stop arguing for one second you might succeed. a) no change b) if you could just put a cork in it for a second and persuade a little more, your cause would be more likely to succeed. c) if you could stop arguing, stop denouncing, and stop rebuking, and then try some persuading, you would succeed, guaranteed! d) would you argue more, and denounce less, would you persuade more, and rebuke less, your cause would be much more likely to succeed. 47. it is not light that is needed, but fire, it is not the gentle shower, but thunder. a) no change b) it is not light that is needed, but fire; it is not the gentle shower, but

Explanation:

For question 45, the original construction "in the name of humanity which is outraged, in the name of liberty which is fettered, in the name of the constitution and the Bible, which" is correct as it clearly separates the different entities and their respective descriptions. For question 46, the tone of the passage is passionate and forceful. Option C's "if you could stop arguing, stop denouncing, and stop rebuking, and then try some persuading, you would succeed, guaranteed!" best matches the strong - willed tone. For question 47, the original "It is not light that is needed, but fire, it is not the gentle shower, but thunder." has a correct comma - usage to separate the parallel contrasting elements.

Answer:

1. A. NO CHANGE
2. C. if you could stop arguing, stop denouncing, and stop rebuking, and then try some persuading, you would succeed, guaranteed!
3. A. NO CHANGE