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read the excerpt from "the weary blues."
ain't got nobody in all this world,
ain't got nobody but ma self. i’s gwine to quit ma frownin'
and put ma troubles on the shelf.
what is the effect of repeating the phrase “ain't got nobody” in the poem?
a. it emphasizes the theme of sorrow and melancholy in the poem.
b. it illustrates the singer's reluctance to perform the blues.
c. it shows the singer's desire to connect to other musicians.
d. it personifies the singer's thoughts and emotions.

To celebrate black history month, we will be learning about the lives of some african americans. your assignment is to find biographical (life story) information about one famous african american historical figure. be sure that you find the following information about the person you select: date of birth, country of origin, how he or she (or his/her family) came to the united states, why he/she is famous, and how the person died (if applicable). we will use the information that you gather in the research on an in-class project. be sure to keep track of your sources; your final project will require a works cited page. in an internet search engine, which group of keywords is most appropriate for this assignment? a) black history month, date of birth b) african, american, people, biographies c) famous people, africa, america, project d) african american, people, countries, famous