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Alex
2 years ago
9

How do the authors support their claim and purpose with their choice of words?

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2 answers:
Georgia [21]2 years ago
8 0

Answer:

its D

Explanation:

Pani-rosa [81]2 years ago
3 0

D. The repetition and connotations of words emphasizes that slaveholders were merciless.

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