Why are the citizens experiencing "national, tumultuous joy," as douglass describes it? (5 points)
select one:
a. it is a national holiday
b. they have gone to war
c. the stocks have risen
d. a new president has been elected

It is a national holiday- a.

A)

Explanation:

A) It is a national holiday

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imagery :

"facing the rising sun of our new day begun"

paints a vivid picture and emphasizes the meaning, purpose, and emotional weight of the piece

alliteration:

"sing a song full of the faith".

contributes to the musical quality

oxymoron:

"silent tears"

intensifies the emotional content of the poem

simile :

"loud as the rolling sea"

conveys a sense of widespread rejoicing

explanation:

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