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What type of figurative language is Douglass using when he calls all of America's prayers, hymns, sermons, thanksgivings, religious
parade, and solemnity 'a thin veil to cover up crimes which would disgrace a nation of savages."?

D)He is using a metaphor to show how these outward shows can easily be seen through (like a veil) and cannot truly cover up the obvious sin of slavery.

Explanation:

majority rule is most important in a representative democracy.

they sent much needed naval support to the colonists, and were instrumental in the siege of yorktown