AnswersEnglish IIII, too, am America: The Harlem Renaissance and The Civil Rights Movement

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Which strategy does the author use in her choice of language to convey her message?

A
persuasive influence
B
sequence of events
C
facts and statement
D
experts’ logic and reason
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Which best explains the inconsistency in writing used in this paragraph?

A
It does not maintain appropriate verb tense.
B
It does not maintain the same tone throughout.
C
It does not maintain a single point of view.
D
It does not maintain the same style throughout.
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Read the excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” I have earnestly opposed violent tension, but there is a type of constructive, nonviolent tension which is necessary for growth. How does King support this claim in the rest of his letter?

A
by presenting a visual image of a world in which equality reigns
B
by providing examples of recent nonviolent sit-ins
C
by quoting Socrates and establishing historical precedent
D
by chronicling the history of violent tension throughout the South
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The speaker in "The Weary Blues" is most likely

A
a historian studying blues musicians.
B
an audience member at a blues show.
C
a contemporary blues critic.
D
a band member for a blues singer.
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What are the plaintiffs seeking for their children in Brown v. Board of Education ?

A
advanced curriculum
B
admission to public schools
C
shared entrances and water fountains
D
higher-quality teachers

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