Question

Which phrase best describes the connotation of the word ""reigns""? a sense of opportunity and growth a sense of fear and anxiety a sense of compassion and humanity a sense of oppression and domination.

Answer 1

The phrase best describes the connotation of the word reigns is (D) a sense of oppression and domination.

Excerpt from Frederick Douglass's speech "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July

• The verb "reigns" is employed to contribute to Douglass' overarching argument that there is no other country more cruel, violent, despotic, and hypocritical than America in this excerpt.

• Although the literal definition of the phrase is "to occupy royal office" or "to be king or queen," in this context, the word conjures up a different concept.

Thus, its connotation is negative that is an option (D)a sense of oppression and domination is correct.

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Answer 2

Answer:

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Explanation:

D.) a sense of oppression and domination