Why do you think that many Americans currently consider "Dixie" a disturbing song? Can you identify two major social issues that could be connected to their reasoning?

What will be an ideal response?


First, "Dixie" originated in the minstrel show, which cruelly caricatured African Americans. Secondly, "Dixie" became associated with the Confederate Army during the Civil War, and is sometimes still considered an unpatriotic song. Between its unpatriotic connotations and its racist connections, "Dixie" is a somewhat controversial song today.

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a) at several points in the composition b) just above and to the left of the Virgin's head c) at the virgin's hands d) at the angel's head

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The evidence that Johannes Vermeer's Woman Holding a Balance seems to be a metaphor for eternal judgment includes the __________.

A. painting in the background B. picture of a marriage ceremony C. symbol of wifely loyalty D. window beside the table

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Comedy likely evolved from

A. silly dances. B. fertility rites. C. the marriage joke. D. imitations of animal behavior.

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What are the visual elements of light?

What will be an ideal response?

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