Read the excerpt from Brown v. Board of Education.Therefore, we hold that the plaintiffs and others similarly situated for whom the actions have been brought are, by reason of the segregation complained of, deprived of the equal protection of the laws guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment.Why does the Supreme Court conclude that the plaintiffs have been denied their rights?
Read the body paragraph from a student’s rhetorical analysis essay.Wexler uses juxtaposition to create support for a new way of teaching civics. She criticizes "action civics," which she thinks can "entrench [students] in their preexisting perspective." Instead, Wexler suggests journalism as a way to teach students to see different perspectives. Wexler proposes that civics teachers encourage their students to attend city council and school board meetings to report on local political matters. This allows students to "[perform] a public service—and gain an understanding of how government works." She does note that "our deeply flawed approach to writing instruction has left many teenagers unable to express themselves well in writing." By juxtaposing flawed teaching methods and new ways of teaching civics, Wexler effectively supports the claim that reform in civics education is needed.
Read the paragraph.Competitive sports are valuable activities for young people today. They emphasize the importance of being part of a team and working toward a common goal. Competitive sports give today's youth an advantage as athletes tend to be more confident in themselves and their abilities. Participation in competitive sports is strongly recommended for our students.Which strategy does the author use in her choice of language to convey her message?
Read the excerpt from Brown v. Board of Education.[T]here are findings below that the Negro and white schools involved have been equalized, or are being equalized, with respect to buildings, curricula, qualifications and salaries of teachers, and other "tangible" factors.The Supreme Court is most likely interested in these findings because it hopes to determine whether
Read the excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.”Sometimes a law is just on its face and unjust in its application.How does King support this claim?
Read the excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.”If I sought to answer all the criticisms that cross my desk, my secretaries would have little time for anything other than such correspondence in the course of the day, and I would have no time for constructive work. But since I feel that you are men of genuine good will and that your criticisms are sincerely set forth, I want to try to answer your statement in what I hope will be patient and reasonable terms.What is the author’s purpose for including these sentences?
Which excerpt from Susan B. Anthony’s speech "On Women’s Right to Vote" is an example of the writer establishing ethos?
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?
Read the passage from Etiquette, by Emily Post.New York's bad manners are often condemned and often very deservedly. Even though the cause is carelessness rather than intentional indifference, the indifference is no less actual and the rudeness inexcusable.What is the closest meaning of the underlined phrase as it used in the excerpt?
Read the paragraph.The question of whether or not to allow cell phones in school is an important one. Cell phones are a monumental distraction to young people whose attention should be focused on learning. However, they do serve a purpose in that phones allow students to communicate with their parents. Plus, cell phones are great for taking pictures with friends. In all, cell phone use at school must be carefully regulated. Which best explains the inconsistency in writing used in this paragraph?
The speaker in "The Weary Blues" is most likely
What are the plaintiffs seeking for their children in Brown v. Board of Education?
Read the lines from "The Weary Blues."Thump, thump, thump, went his foot on the floor.He played a few chords then he sang some more.The repetition of the word "thump" is an example of what literary device?
Read the lines from "Harlem."Maybe it just sags like a heavy load. Read the lines from "The Weary Blues."He did a lazy sway . . .He did a lazy sway.Which best describes the relationship between these lines?
Read this excerpt from a student’s rhetorical analysis.In 2013, President Barack Obama addressed the nation regarding the situation in Syria. Obama uses both appeals to logic and emotion to make a compelling argument that military action is warranted to respond to the use of chemical weapons on thousands of civilians in the region.Obama begins by using description to establish pathos. He states, "The images from this massacre are sickening: Men, women, children lying in rows, killed by poison gas."
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