Question

What does the paradox of the tom-tom imply about

jazz music
Jazz is not respected by white listeners. Jazz's smile contains pain and joy.
Jazz brings suffering to those who smile

Answer 1

Jazz music

Step-by-step explanation:

Hughes describes jazz as "the tom-tom of joy and laughter, and pain swallowed in a smile." How is. this phrase a paradox? It exaggerates for dramatic effect. It presents an opposite reality than expected.

Answer 2

The correct answer is:

B.) Jazz's smile contains pain and joy.

Step-by-step explanation:

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