Question

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Read this excerpt from James Weldon Johnson’s “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”

Lift every voice and sing

Till earth and heaven ring,

Ring with the harmonies of Liberty;

Let our rejoicing rise

High as the listening skies,

Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.

Which statement best explains the meaning of the underlined phrase in the passage?

Answer 1

The underlined phrase 'Ring with the harmonies of Liberty' means that the voices should resound with the joyful and harmonious sounds of freedom.

Step-by-step explanation:

The underlined phrase in the passage 'Ring with the harmonies of Liberty' means that the voices should resound with the joyful and harmonious sounds of freedom. This phrase is a poetic way of expressing the idea that the voices should be united and strong, just like the ringing of bells or the sound of waves crashing on the shore.