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 adds depth to the narrative, highlighting the emotional and historical context of Ty's ancestors' 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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