1.
As you reread the text of "Lift Every Voice and Sing,"
think about the subject of the song. How does the
language change over the course of the song, and
how does that change impact the tone? Compare
the tone of the first verse to the tone of the second
verse. Remember that word choice, sound devices,
the song's subject, and the songwriter's point of
view all contribute to the tone. Highlight evidence
from the text to support your answer.