Read the following poem, "Harlem" by Langston Hughes:

What happens to a dream deferred?

Does it dry up
like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore—
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over—
like a syrupy sweet?

Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load.

Or does it explode?

Which best describes the AUTHOR'S PURPOSE for writing this poem?
Question 9 options:

To inform readers about what happens to rotten meat


To explain to readers how easy it is to follow one's dreams


To help readers understand the dangers of achieving one's dreams.


To describe the negative effects of not being able to achieve one's dreams.

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Answer 1

Answer:

1. A dream deferred is a wasted opportunity which leaves scars in the individual concerned. This dream when not realized might also result in negative consequences on the society when it explodes.

2. To describe the negative effects of not being able to achieve one's dreams.

Explanation:

The poem, Harlem, written by Langston Hughes in 1951 describes certain things that could happen to a dream not realized due to certain circumstances. The different things that can happen to it are visualizations of decay, rot, a sore, and something stinking. This dream becomes relegated to the background and might soon become extinct.

It is also possible that this dream could explode, perhaps when the individual engages in negative things because of not realizing his dreams.


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The word free means to me is that I have freedom and I am able to have the right to do anything I plead.Chief Joseph,Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi,Oskar Schindler, Rosa Parks,Nelson Mandela,Jimmy Carter,Martin Luther King Jr, 14th Dalai Lama all of these people fought for freedom and the equality and it worked.African Americans can go into stores,restaurants,and a movie theater without being judge of the color of their skin.Freedom has done wonders for America, we used to be a slave-hoarding country where we didn't believe in equal rights and we didn't see the problem in discrimination. But now, thanks to 'American Heroes' such as Martin Luther Kind Jr. and Abraham lincon, we don't discriminate, and we have equal rights for all, but freedom takes courage, we cant be free if we don't believe in ourselves and in other people and if we don't have courage.In the USA, freedom has played a huge role in the development of our unique country, but the real question is, what did our founding fathers want? Did the "big daddies" want us to all treat each other equally and without judgement and to have a simple and un-complex set of rules of which we only needed to follow? Or did they promote slavery and discrimination, I am not the best at history so I shall not answer those rhetorical questions. My main point still stands as: Is America still a "free country" or have all of our rules and laws gone to our heads imposing us from realizing that we live here for freedom and liberty. The definitions of 'liberty' and 'freedom' are very much alike, they both speak about independence and the right of speech. Therefore could "Lady Liberty" be called"Lady Freedom"?My definition of free is the right to do as you shall wish to do upon your own judgement. The dictionary's definition of freedom is "the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally exposed restraints". My interpretation of this definition is that it is the state or form of living of which you can act upon your own judgement without imperial restrictions of the actions. The difference between Siri's definition of freedom and my definition of freedom is that she says that one has the power to do something without being imposed of from the outside, and in my definition, I am stating the fact of which you can make your own choices and judgements as you wish, and with none else but your own concern. For such a small word of seven letters it has a enormous definition that can me entirely controversal, it would make more sense if the word for freedom was "afflictionmelonment" or something ridiculous like that.Equality and freedom tie into each other.One example of freedom and equality being noticed is the time of black people verses white people. It started with slavery and evolved into black people getting less rights than white people. Another example is women's voting rights, with out freedom women wouldn't have the right to vote.

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A poetic form is a type of poem that has a specific structure or set of rules, including meter, rhyme scheme, length and subject matter. Two poetic forms are limericks and haikus.

The origin of the limerick is unknown, but these humorous poems became popular in England in the 19th century, when Edward Lear’s A Book of Nonsense was printed. Limericks have five lines that rhyme AABBA, and they’re sometimes rude or vulgar to the point of obscenity.

Haikus are another type of short poem, containing only three lines and 17 syllables. They are traditional to Japan and don’t have a specific rhyme scheme or meter. Haikus are usually observations about nature or the seasons.


According to the passage, what is one major difference between haikus and limericks?
A. The ways in which they rhyme
B.The number fo verbs used in them
C. The kinds of people who read them
D. The types of books in which they appear

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Answer:

A

Explanation:

Limericks have a specified rhyme (AABBA) and haikus do not.

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and there, where I could, you understand. I have not been
able to put aside much from my housekeeping money, for
Torvald must have a good table. I couldn't let my children
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gave me for them, the sweet little darlings!
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Which lines from the passage support the inference that
Nora has skills beyond her duties as a homemaker?
Check all that apply.
"there is something that is called, in business,
quarterly interest"
"and another thing called payment in installments"
“I have had to save a little here and there, where I
could"
"for Torvald must have a good table"
"the sweet darlings!"

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The line from the passage support the inference that Nora has skills beyond her duties as a homemaker is A. "there is something that is called, in business, quarterly interest".

What is an inference?

An inference simply means the conclusion that can be deduced as a result of the evidence or information given in a story.

In this case, the fact that she stated that there is something that is called, in business, quarterly interest means that she has skills beyond her duties as a homemaker.

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A,B,C

Explanation:

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Answer:

i think its B

Answer:

The correct answer is option B

Read the excerpt from "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud."

I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.

Which word from the excerpt has a negative connotation?

lonely
floats
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fluttering

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Lonely is the word that has a negative connotation.

Answer:

Lonely

Explanation:

When you say the word “lonely”, it’s usually implied to be sad. Feelings like sadness and anger fall into the negative category, therefore making the word “lonely” have a negative connotation.

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Answer:

lasting forever or a very long time. is the mean ing and the opposite is:

transient mean ing lasting for a short time

Explanation:

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Hello. This question is incomplete. The full question is:

The king finally found the hermit, who, despite being frail and weak, was kneeling on the ground, digging in front of his hut. How does this sentence impact the plot?

Answer:

This sentence affects the plot because it creates a hope that the king will find answers to his questions.

Explanation:

That question is Leo Tolstoy's "Three Question".

The hermit represents a wise man, who has an admirable intelligence. When the king meets the hermit, he seems weak, but his wisdom is not associated with physical strength, which makes this encounter so important for the plot, because it creates the hope that the king will find the answer to the questions he has and that will be wise and satisfying answers.

And the garbage flies buzz me awake is an example of
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B) personification
C) Metaphor
D) Onomatopoeia

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D, is the correct answer. Buzz is a sound action.

Lines 558-571: What counterclaim in the clergymen's letter is King addressing here?
What evidence does King's counterargument provide?

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Which feature of Gothic writing does this passage from Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter most illustrate?

A.Human Madness
B. The supernatural
C. Death and Mortality
D. Nature's Power

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I think it’s C. (Please correct me if I’m wrong!)

Answer:

b.the supernatural

Explanation:

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Use context to determine the meaning of the word furious as it is used in sentence 2 of paragraph 5 and repeated in sentence 4 of this paragraph in Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad. Write your definition of “furious” and tell how you figured it out from the context clues. Then check the inferred meaning in the dictionary.

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Answer:Really upset or angry

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Change the following sentences from direct to indirect/reported speech. Dont forget you may have yo remove other punctuation as well as inverted commas (Speech Marks).

A. "Do you understand what we have to do?" asked my partner.
B.He asked his neighbour,"will you lend me your book?"
C. "We can do our test this lesson because we aren't prepared," the students told the teacher.
D."Stephano, leave the room immediately and report to the principal!" ordered the teacher.


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Answer:

A. The partner asked if they understand what to do.

B. His neighbor asked if they could lend them a book.

C.The students told the teacher that they were not

prepared for this lesson's test.

D.The teacher ordered him to leave the room and go to the principal.

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Answer:

It shows that the state in which poor children live is a social complaint, which exists, even if many do not recognize it.

Explanation:

Swift criticizes Irish society in general, in addition to criticizing the deplorable state of dependence that the country lived. However, he reinforces that in addition to all the social problems that Ireland presents, the condition of poor children is an additional complaint, as these children live in a deplorable way, within a kingdom that is already deplorable. In this case, he claims that the cause of these children is a social agenda, often ignored, but that it is present in society and is visible to everyone.

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Cause: Window open during a car wash. Effect: Everyone in the car gets wet.

Cause: Drank five bottles of water. Effect: Went to the restroom.

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Absolute true diary of a part time Indian
Respond with at least five sentences each.

1. Penelope has an eating disorder? What do you think is the cause of her bulimia? Does Alexie (the author) represent it fairly?

2. Gordy does some research and concludes that “people care more about beautiful white girls than they do about everybody else on the planet.” Is this true?
3. Junior says that he and Penelope are using each other. What does he mean by this? Do you think it’s true?
4. “Life is a constant struggle between being an individual and being a member of the community.” Explain how the text expresses that theme. Use examples from the text.
5. How are white fathers different from fathers on the reservation? Why are they different?
6. How do you feel about the abuse Arnold received when he played in the basketball game on the reservation and his reaction to that abuse? How you feel about the way the adults responded?
7. Junior’s grandmother’s last words were to ask that everyone forgive the drunk driver who killed her. Do you think this is a beautiful act of compassion that should be repeated, or is it a weak response to an irresponsible killer who took an innocent life?

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1. The cause of Penelope's bulimia is most likely caused by overly-enjoying food. It could also be from being bored. The author is (your opinion). Penelope should be supervised by her parents or have them make her food. Penelope may be able to overcome this.

2. This question I would have to read the story to know.

3. Junior probably means that they tell each other to do things they don't want to do. Another possible theory is that they rely on each other. Without each other they feel they may not be able to (example).

4. This question I would have to read the story to know.

5. This question I would have to read the story to know.

6. This question I would have to read the story to know.

7. I think this was an act of compassion because she might've known the driver or was doing it to save himself and she understood him. He also could've done it as some act of compassion as well. He might've been trying to save her from someone else, and lied that he was drunken. There are many possible reasons to let him off. Maybe we just see the worst side of people.

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Identify the correct preposition to use in this expression.
Colleen is in a bad mood today because she’s sick, so if she snaps at you, take it ______ a grain of salt.
Choose 1 answer:
Choose 1 answer:

(Choice A)
A
with

(Choice B)
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as

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(Choice A) With.

Have a wonderful night/morning/afternoon!

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Answer:

The first one looks like a informative paragraph while second looks like a persuavive hope this helps

Explanation: First one is giving facts about space second is persuading you to drink lots of  water for health benefits

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Read this excerpt from We’ve Got a Job: The 1963 Children’s March.


As King finished speaking, a young white man named Roy James jumped onto the stage and attacked him with brass knuckles, slugging him in the back and jaw. Rather than return the blows or even cover his face, King dropped his hands by his side and looked at his assailant. Other ministers rushed to restrain James, but King stopped them.


"Don't touch him," he cried. "We have to pray for him." King put his arm around the man who had been attacking him. They talked quietly. The man, a member of the American Nazi Party, started crying and admitted that he had come there to prove that King was not nonviolent. The minister did not even press charges.


What does this characterization of Martin Luther King reveal?


the depth of his knowledge

the greatness of his speeches

the dedication of his supporters

the strength of his convictions

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Answer:

D. the strength of his convictions

Explanation:

The characterization of Martin Luther King reveals the strength of his convictions.

Characterization of Martin Luther King revealed:

Since the king put his arm around the man who attacked him and due to this they talked quietly.

So the attribute of the king should be the strength with regard to the convictions.

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Macbeth makes the lying excuse that he was thinking about something so. unimportant that he has already forgotten what it was.

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Hat is the relative clause in this sentence? All children did well in the spelling test, which made their teacher smile

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What is your question?

The life of a US industrial worker which detail from the article best highlights the grim tone of the passage

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The detail that outlines the harsh tone would be:

B). "The air is filled with dust and smoke. Your fingers bleed from working so much."

What is tone?

In literary reference, the tone is characterized as the viewpoint adopted or chosen by the author to communicate a perspective or display his stand on the subject matter.

In the given article, the fierce and cruel tone is displayed through the dangerous work environment for the workers and their physical condition(bleeding of fingers) post the continuous toil.

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Read this excerpt from The People Could Fly
They say that the children of the ones who could not fly told their children. And now, me, I have told it to you.
How does this excerpt show that the story is a folktale?
It is passed down through the written word.
It is shared through oral tradition.
It is passed down through letters.
It is shared in a secretive manner.
Mark this and return
Save and Exit
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Submit

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Answer:

B). It is shared through oral tradition.

Explanation:

Folktales are described as the stories or tales that are a part of the oral tradition of a place. These are primarily characterized by exaggerated flat characters with superhuman characteristics along with a moral lesson to convey to the audience. The given excerpt taken from 'The People Could Fly' exemplifies a folktale as it is expressed via oral tradition('told the children and now I have told you'). Thus, option B is the correct answer.

In percy jackson the lightening thief chapter 2, why does percy feel like grover is trying to cover up something about Mrs.Dodds? (I really need help its CoNfUsInG)

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Answer:

because he did not want him to know about her.

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why does johnny stay to sleep in the lot after pony boy goes home

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Answer:

Johnny Stays because his parents don't really care much about what happens to him.

Explanation:

Johnny's parents are just rude as hell.

ILL GIVE BRAINLY PLEASE Answer questions 1-7 on p. 223 of The Language of Composition. (2nd edition: Answer questions 1-6 on pp. 217-18.)

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Answer:

For Second Edition

Explanation:

1. It is metaphorical

2. The main stereotype of American Indians is that they are dimwitted. Alexie’s father loves to read, and the text says he was one of the few Indians who went to Catholic school willingly to learn.

3. By saying that everything has a fence, he is trying to tell the readers that there is a wall we all put up around ourselves. These boundaries restrict us from being the best that we can be.

4. His childhood was painful to him, because as a student growing up he was always different for going up against the stereotype. By referring to himself in the third-person, he can almost pretend it didn’t happen to him.

5. He is getting his point across by not saying, but implying what he means.

6. It is divided between the first, bigger half about the obstacles he faced fighting back against the Indian stereotype as a child, and the second half is about the struggle he now has with trying to help other young Indians growing up do the same.

In the interview, Debbie Rigaud’s says that one reason she wrote “Voilà!” was to acknowledge the “quietly suffering people” she saw as a child. Who is treated unfairly in “Voilà!” and in what way? Use text evidence to support your answer

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Answer:

Aside from Simone, Ma Tante as well as the other elderly people in the doctor's office and elderly people in general are treated unfairly in the story.

Explanation:

Debbie Rigaud's short story "Voilà!" revolves primarily around Simone and her great-aunt's relationship. But the story also delves into the issue of how the elderly are treated differently by the younger generations as well as how poorer people are treated. The author wants to portray that discrimination and bring it to the attention of the readers.

In the story, the great aunt "Ma Tante" is unfairly treated, as are the other elderly people in the run-down "ghetto doctor's office". Another elderly that's treated unfairly is "Mr. Charles Pemberton" who Waverly insists on taking him on a wheelchair even though he can walk properly.

Aside from the elderly, the protagonist of the story Simone Thibodeaux also feels embarrassed for her background, for being different from her classmates. She admits "My embarrassment at being seen in the ghetto doctor’s office outweighs my guilt." Moreover, she is a Haitian, thereby resulting in different treatment from others, including the twin-nurse sisters and Waverly, who also made the suggestion that Simone helps the "CARE-A-VAN" volunteers by translating for them.

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