Read the excerpt from "Ain't I a Woman?" I could work as much and eat as much as a man – when I could get it – and bear the lash as well! And ain’t I a woman? I have borne thirteen children, and seen most all sold off to slavery, and when I cried out with my mother’s grief, none but Jesus heard me! And ain’t I a woman? What is the primary purpose of the phrases “borne thirteen children” and “cried out with my mother’s grief”?
Which accurately describes a contrast between Wiesel’s All Rivers Run to the Sea and Art Spiegelman’s graphic novel, Maus ?
Based on the table, what is the definition of postscript ?
Read the excerpt from The Crisis, Number I . “’Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death. My own line of reasoning is to myself as straight and clear as a ray of light.” In this excerpt, Paine uses figurative language to
Read the excerpt from "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” There are seventy-two crimes in the State of Virginia which, if committed by a black man (no matter how ignorant he be), subject him to the punishment of death; while only two of the same crimes will subject a white man to the like punishment. What problem is Douglass referring to in this excerpt?
Read the statement. The government of England is subjecting the American colonists to laws that take away their unalienable rights. This statement is the Declaration of Independence’s
Read the excerpt from the song, “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?” They used to tell me I was building a dream With peace and glory ahead— These lines emphasize the pre-Great Depression belief that
Read the sentence. Jalen picked up his camera and began taking pictures of the majestic mountains and the magnificent sunset. Which elements of this sentence are parallel?
What is one advantage of listening to an audio recording as opposed to silently reading a play?
Read the introduction to Griffin’s personal narrative, “Saving Up.” Student Work When I was fifteen, I asked my mom if I could go visit my cousin, who lived across the country. “If you can _______ up enough babysitting money to pay for half of the plane ticket, I will let you go,” she replied. I _______ thrilled! Fill in the blanks in order.
Read the sentence. Bailey is far superior to other dogs of his breed; he learns tricks faster and easier than any other dog I have ever owned. Which word best contributes to the positive tone of this sentence?
Because of his journalistic background, Ernest Hemingway’s diction tends to be
Read the sentence. The speaker of Okita’s poem tries to present herself in ways that have little to do with her customs. Which is the best revision of this sentence using academic vocabulary?
Which excerpt from The Great Gatsby best indicates that Nick is not fully content with his life?
Which best describes the theme of this poem?
Read the excerpt from part two of Trifles . COUNTY ATTORNEY: Oh, I guess they’re not very dangerous things the ladies have picked up. (Moves a few things about, disturbing the quilt pieces which cover the box. Steps back.) No, Mrs. Peters doesn’t need supervising. For that matter, a sheriff’s wife is married to the law. Ever think of it that way, Mrs. Peters? Which of the following most accurately describes this excerpt?
By signing Executive Order No. 9066, President Roosevelt assumed that
Read the excerpt from "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs." They told us to treat all men as they treated us; that we should never be the first to break a bargain; that it was a disgrace to tell a lie; that we should speak only the truth; that it was a shame for one man to take from another his wife, or [to take] his property without paying for it. What central idea from the speech is most strengthened by this quote?
Read the excerpt from "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge." He unclosed his eyes and saw again the water below him. "If I could free my hands," he thought, "I might throw off the noose and spring into the stream. By diving I could evade the bullets and, swimming vigorously, reach the bank, take to the woods and get away home. My home, thank God, is as yet outside their lines; my wife and little ones are still beyond the invader’s farthest advance.” Which best describes the impact of the narration in the excerpt?
Read this excerpt from "The World on Turtle's Back." The right-handed twin lives in the Sky-World and he is content with the world he helped to create. The left-handed twin lives in the world below. He, too, is content with the world of men. He delights in the sounds of warfare and suffering. These two beings rule the world and look after the affairs of men. During the day people have rituals to honor the right-handed twin. At night they dance and sing for the left-handed twin. According to this excerpt, the two brothers represent
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