Which quotation from The Souls of Black Folk most effectively illustrates the claim?
A. "[Black folk music] still remains as the singular spiritual heritage of the nation and the greatest gift of the Negro people."
B. "Ever since I was a child these songs have stirred me strangely. They came out of the South unknown to me, one by one, and yet at once I knew them as of me and of mine."
C. "Caricature has sought again to spoil the quaint beauty of the music, and has filled the air with many debased melodies which vulgar ears scarce know from the real. But the true Negro folk-song still lives in the hearts of those who have heard them truly sung and in the hearts of the Negro people."
D. "The songs are indeed the siftings of centuries; the music is far more ancient than the words, and in it we can trace here"
Answer (2)
The quotation that best illustrates the claim about Black folk music as a spiritual heritage highlights the struggle against distortion and celebrates authentic cultural expressions. This passage reflects the importance of maintaining the true essence of Negro folk music amidst adversities. It emphasizes the connection of these songs to the souls who genuinely appreciate them. ;
The chosen quotation is: "Caricature has sought again to spoil the quaint beauty of the music... But the true Negro folk-song still lives in the hearts of those who have heard them truly sung and in the hearts of the Negro people." This effectively illustrates the significance of Black folk music as a cultural heritage amidst distortion. It underscores the struggle to maintain its authenticity and connection to identity.
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