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Theology
By Paul Laurence Dunbar

"There is a heaven, for ever, day by day,
The upward longing of my soul doth tell me so.
There is a hell, I'm quite as sure; for pray
If there were not, where would my neighbours go?"

Evaluate the tone and diction used in this poetry piece. What feelings or experience is the author exploring in this epigram?

A. It is exploring our belief system, how we feel about religion.
B. It is exploring the jealousy that neighbors always feel towards each other.
C. It is exploring how wonderful it feels to know that you are "going to heaven."



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Final answer:

The author contemplates the notions of heaven and hell with a thoughtful tone and reflective diction.


Explanation:

The author explores the concept of heaven and hell, reflecting on human beliefs and emotions related to religion. The tone is contemplative, with a mix of certainty and questioning, using diction that conveys a sense of introspection and philosophical inquiry.


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