The silhouettes' singing of "Swing, Low Chariot" enhances Ty Smith's story by accompanying a story of slavery with a spiritual song that was sung by enslaved people. This connection emphasizes the historical context of his ancestors' suffering and resilience, adding depth to the narrative and evoking the emotional weight of their experiences.
Use the "I am American' passage to answer the question.
How does the silhouettes' singing of "Swing, Low Chariot" enhance Ty Smith's story?
it creates a realistic soundscape of the miseries Ty's ancestors endured.
it provides an example of the blues music Ty's people invented
it offers the precise factual details that are glossed over in the speech.
it accompanies a story of slavery with a spiritual song that sung by enslaved people.
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