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Question 10 • English Language Arts 11

In what way does the line “sags like a heavy load” in "Harlem" relate to the overall feeling of "The Weary Blues"?

Answer
A
The singer in "The Weary Blues" "sags" under the pressure of performing.
B
The speaker of “The Weary Blues” is not impressed by the singer, who “sags.”
C
The song lyrics in “The Weary Blues” reflect a “heavy load” for the singer.
D
The audience in “The Weary Blues” is deeply affected, or “loaded,” by the song.