Read the excerpt from the Iroquois Constitution . There are now the Five Nations Confederate Lords standing with joined hands in a circle. This signifies and provides that should any one of the Confederate Lords leave the council and this Confederacy his crown of deer's horns, the emblem of his Lordship title, together with his birthright, shall lodge on the arms of the Union Lords whose hands are so joined. He forfeits his title and the crown falls from his brow but it shall remain in the Confederacy. In this excerpt, the word “lodge” helps the readers understand that
How does President Wilson build his argument and persuade his listeners in "War Message to Congress"?
Read the excerpt from Cristina Garcia’s Dreaming in Cuban . “Lourdes, I’m back,” Jorge del Pino greets his daughter forty days after she buried him with his Panama hat, his cigars, and a bouquet of violets in a cemetery on the border of Brooklyn and Queens. His words are warm and close as a breath. Lourdes turns, expecting to find her father at her shoulder but she sees only the dusk settling on the tops of the oak trees, the pink tinge of sliding darkness. “Don’t be afraid, mi hija . Just keep walking and I’ll explain,” Jorge del Pino tells his daughter. The sunset flares behind a row of brownstones linking them as if by a flaming ribbon. Which best identifies the magic realism found in the excerpt?
Read the excerpt from Leslie Marmon Silko’s story "The Man to Send Rain Clouds." They turned off the highway onto the sandy pueblo road. Not long after they passed the store and post office they saw Father Paul's car coming toward them. When he recognized their faces he slowed his car and waved for them to stop. The young priest rolled down the car window. "Did you find old Teofilo?" he asked loudly. Leon stopped the truck. "Good morning, Father. We were just out to the sheep camp. Everything is O.K. now." "Thank God for that. Teofilo is a very old man. You really shouldn't allow him to stay at the sheep camp alone." "No, he won't do that any more now." What does this dialogue reveal about the priest’s standing within the community?
Which of the following expresses a similarity between the central ideas found in Society and Solitude and Chapter I of Nature ?
Read this excerpt from part 5 of Zeitoun . It was a test, Zeitoun thinks. Who among us could deny that we were tested? But now look at us, he says. Every person is stronger now. Every person who was forgotten by God or country is now louder, more defiant, and more determined. They existed before, and they exist again, in the city of New Orleans and the United States of America. What assumption does the narrator make in this excerpt?
Read the excerpt from “Take the Tortillas Out of Your Poetry.” My friend had concluded that if he took his language and culture out of his poetry, he stood a better chance of receiving a fellowship. He took out his native language, the poetic patois of our reality, the rich mixture of Spanish, English, pachuco and street talk which we know so well. In other words, he took the tortillas out of his poetry, which is to say he took the soul out of his poetry. Which best explains how Anaya’s tone establishes his voice in the excerpt?
What strategy does the author use in her choice of language to convey her message?
Read the excerpt from “In Response to Executive Order 9066.” I am a fourteen-year-old girl with bad spelling and a messy room. If it helps any, I will tell you I have always felt funny using chopsticks and my favorite food is hot dogs. Read the excerpt from “Mericans.” Micaela, you may wait outside with Alfredito and Enrique. The awful grandmother says it all in Spanish, which I understand when I’m paying attention. “What?” I say, though it’s neither proper not polite. Which idea is true of the speakers in both excerpts?
Which statement best explains why George Wallace claims in his inaugural address that Alabama has the right to continue policies of racial segregation?
Read the excerpt from "Harrison Bergeron." “You been crying?” he said to Hazel. “Yup,” she said. “What about?” he said. “I forget,” she said. “Something real sad on television.” “What was it?” he said. “It’s all kind of mixed up in my mind,” said Hazel. “Forget sad things,” said George. “I always do,” said Hazel. How does this interaction between George and Hazel develop Kurt Vonnegut’s social criticism?
Which sentence best describes George Bergeron’s characterization in "Harrison Bergeron"?
Based on this scenario, which speech is more effective? Li wrote a speech about freedom that included visuals of maps and timelines, and Jackie wrote a speech about freedom that included the repetition of words and phrases.
Read this claim from an argumentative essay about zoos. Zoos must improve conditions so that they can meet the health and safety needs of the animals. Which piece of evidence, if true, would best support this claim?
Which sentence is written correctly?
Read this statement from an argumentative speech. The 15 percent increase in orchestra enrollment is in-your-face proof that publicity pays off. What is most needed to strengthen this statement?
Read the sentence. She met her friends in the lobby, the bottom floor, of the hotel so that they could head over to the refreshing pool for a cool, brisk swim. Which is the best revision of this sentence?
Read the sentence. When developing a written argument, you should support your______with______. What are the two missing words in this sentence?
Which title is capitalized correctly?
Read the sentence. During the Cold War, scientists competed in the "space race.” Which revision changes the sentence to draw attention to the object of the action rather than the people or things performing the action?
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