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Question 10 • CMS 2026-2027 English II CREDIT RECOVERY

How do the words hideous , revolting, and false most affect the tone and meaning of this passage?

Answer
A
They show the speaker’s disgust over slavery.
B
They present a tone of solidarity with America's actions.
C
They suggest the speaker’s belief that the future holds hope.
D
They show the speaker's admiration for America.

Explanation

The words “hideous,” “revolting,” and “false” carry strongly negative meanings. Together, they express the speaker’s revulsion toward the subject being described, which is slavery in the passage. They do not express admiration for America or hope about the future; they show the speaker’s disgust over slavery.

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