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1. C. This viewpoint is evidenced by the use of “we” and “us,” first-person plural pronouns.
2. A. The last word of each line forms a portion of Gwendolyn Brooks’s “We Real Cool.”
3. D. The short i sound repeats.
4. Short answer: Anaphora is the intentional repetition of words or phrases for the sound effect of a litany-like rhythm. The poet repeats the pronoun “we” to lead many statements in the poem.
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