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What does “your beautiful black blood that irrigates the fields” metaphorically suggest?

AThe abundance of natural resources

BThe richness of African soil

CThe suffering and hard labor of African people

DThe peaceful life of villagers

Answer:

C. The suffering and hard labor of African people

Read Explanation:

The blood and sweat are metaphors for the suffering and toil of Africans, especially under slavery and colonialism


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