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How does the authors’ word choice contribute to the claim in this passage?
The denotations of words help explain how plantations ran smoothly.
The repetition of several key words creates a positive view of slaveholders.
The connotations of several words create a neutral view of working conditions.
The repetition and connotations of words emphasizes that slaveholders were merciless.
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"The repetition and connotations of words emphasizes that slaveholders were merciless."
Explanation: Repeating harsh terms draws the reader’s attention and reinforces the idea; negatively charged connotations (e.g., brutal, relentless, whip, punish) create a condemnatory tone that supports the claim of mercilessness.
Explanation: Repeating harsh terms draws the reader’s attention and reinforces the idea; negatively charged connotations (e.g., brutal, relentless, whip, punish) create a condemnatory tone that supports the claim of mercilessness.
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