What was most likely the author’s immediate purpose in writing "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”
to persuade readers about the unjust treatment of African Americans
to inform readers about the daily lives of African Americans
to describe his own experiences encountering various social issues
to discuss some social issues he considered to be of great importance

The immediate purpose in writing "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July? was to persuade readers about the unjust treatment of African Americans.

This question was answered by Frederick Douglass to explain when there is gross injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim.

Hence, the immediate purpose of the writing was to persuade readers about the unjust treatment of African Americans.

Therefore, the Option A is correct.

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I bought_____ exercise bike from your store last year,and I am having problems with it.I need to have it repaired (a,an,the)​

what is your opinion on the price increase? and how can we help


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in which situation would a speaker most likely use a microphone and large visual media
A. When presenting remotely
B. When presenting in a large to a large audience
C. When presenting with little access to technology
D. When presenting in a classroom to a group of friends ​

why did prospero give up his magic

Read the selection below from Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift and answer the question that follows.



But, in order to feed the luxury and intemperance of the males, and the vanity of the females, we sent away the greatest part of our necessary things to other countries, whence, in return, we brought the materials of diseases, folly, and vice, to spend among ourselves. Hence it follows of necessity, that vast numbers of our people are compelled to seek their livelihood by begging, robbing, stealing, cheating, flattering, suborning, forswearing, forging . . . .



Which description applies best to what Swift is satirizing in the passage above?

vain women traveling overseas by boat
the luxuries that people refuse to purchase
dysfunctional marriages between men and women
the unequal distribution of resources among people

Which criteria best determines a writer's level of skill?

the production of many pieces of writing in a variety of literary genres


the determination to answer every question a reader might have about a topic


the ability to present ideas and arguments in a clear, organized manner


the power to cause a deep emotional response in the reader in any genre

. . . i ignored them and climbed the back fence to see my best friend, scott, a second-generation okie. what is the meaning of the underlined term in this context? someone who is from the west and whose parents are from the west someone who is racist and whose parents who are racist someone who is not mexican and whose parents are not mexican someone who is fluent in english and whose parents are fluent in english

what is not featured in acedemic writing​

At the end of "the gift of the magi," jim says that he and della should forget their gifts for a while and eat supper. this suggests the theme "love is understanding." "love is romantic." "love is easily lost." "love is being together."

How are the story events in Passage 1 mirrored in Passage 2? Both passages involve a misdeed followed by a just punishment. Both passages involve innocent characters who are in distress. Both passages involve a hero who triumphs over a villain. Both passages involve a misunderstanding that is soon corrected.​

Meagre, indeed, and cold, was the sympathy that a transgressor might look for, from such bystanders at the scaffold. on the other hand, a penalty which, in our days, would infer a degree of mocking infamy and ridicule, might then be invested with almost as stern a dignity as the punishment of death itself. which best describes the purpose of the words "meagre," "scaffold," "stern," and "punishment of death"? they impart a judgmental, reproachful mood. they impart a gloomy and woeful mood. they establish the municipal setting of the town square. they establish the boisterous setting at the scaffold.

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What was ida tarbell’s role during the progressive era? she established hull house in chicago. she was the founder of the american federation of labor. as an investigative journalist, she exposed business corruption. as a photographer, she raised awareness of the dangers of child labor.

What is the mood of the excerpt

Lasting, unable to be erased or removed

Select the sentence that advances the plot and creates tension in the excerpt.

"The majority of the guests, among whom were many journalists and intellectual men, disapproved of the death penalty." (Paragraph 1)
"'If you mean that in earnest,' said the young man, 'I'll take the bet, but I would stay not five but fifteen years.'" (Paragraph 7)
"'Both are equally immoral,' observed one of the guests, 'for they both have the same object—to take away life.'" (Paragraph 2)
"A lively discussion arose." (Paragraph 5)

Writing workshop: visual media analysis read the following excerpt from a media response essay. the ad features a brightly colored banner and a couple of twenty-somethings sitting comfortably together, smiling happily, and sharing a set of headphones to listen to music. certainly the ad will catch the attention of and appeal to young adults. in this excerpt, the writer is providing a thesis that reflects topic and viewpoint. ending the essay with a strong conclusion. analyzing the advertising methods of the ad. giving an explanation of the target audience.

Which thematic idea does the passage develop?

John Stuart Mill was an oldest son.
a. noun
b. verb
C. adjective
d. pronoun

Which novel starts with colonel aureliano facing a firing squad?.

Read these lines from “We Grow Accustomed to the Dark” and answer the question.

The Bravest -- grope a little --

And sometimes hit a Tree

Directly in the Forehead --

But as they learn to see --

The dashes are an example of _____.

A imagery
B rhymes
C metaphors
D devices
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Select the correct answer.
What are the boxed words?
The men worked hard and got good raises.
A.
Compound subject
B.
Compound verb

Why does Eddie call the little boy a “future social worker”

(45 Points) How does the king of Salem influence the boy’s actions in Tarifa?

a. He uses magic to ensure the boy meets the crystal merchant, which gives the boy an example of someone living his Personal Legend.
b. He uses the thief to teach the boy a lesson about trust, which leads the boy to be more suspicious of strangers.
c. He speaks to the boy and encourages him to respect his sheep, which encourages the boy to remain a shepherd.
d. The stones he gave Santiago help the boy to recognize omens, which will help him on his journey to find his Personal Legend.

In which excerpt from the passage does the author most clearly use
logical reasoning to make his or her argument persuasive?
A. Do you always take a plane to travel long distances? Next
time, try the train.
B. There is an old-fashioned charm in traveling the way
people did centuries ago and a childlike delight in going
through so many places that you have only heard about.
C. Of course, you could travel by car and see the country that
way. However, car travel is very tiring for whoever does the
driving, unless you make lots of time-consuming stops.
D. Most long-distance trains offer meals in dining cars, and
many have observation cars with large glass windows from
which you can view the scenery.

State two reasons why you think use of electronic media has become increasingly important in democratic society

In The House on Mango Street, many of the women in Esperanza's neighborhood rely on men to improve their lives, but in the process, give up their freedom to these men.

Which details support this conclusion?

Select the three correct answers.


"And then Rafaela, who is still young but getting old from leaning out the window so much, gets locked indoors because her husband is afraid Rafaela will run away since she is too beautiful to look at."

"In the movies there is always one with red red lips who is beautiful and cruel. She is the one who drives the men crazy and laughs them all away. Her power is her own. She will not give it away."

"I have begun my own quiet war. Simple. Sure. I am one who leaves the table like a man, without putting back the chair or picking up the plate."

"…but I have decided not to grow up tame like the others who lay their necks on the threshold waiting for the ball and chain."

"Sally got married like we knew she would….She sits at home because she is afraid to go outside without his permission. She looks at all the things they own…"

Read the passage.

Orchids are wonderful flowers for a beginner to raise. They do not need a lot of water or light. They come in all kinds of bright colors and are perfectly fine in a dim room. There are over 25,000 species of orchids to choose from, and there are videos and books about how to take care of each species. Orchids are easy to find in gardening stores because they are so popular.

Which statement best challenges the author’s claim with contrasting evidence?

When buying an orchid, it is important to pick the right species.
Orchids may look beautiful, but they are very difficult to care for.
Orchid roots will develop fungus and rot if they are watered too often.
Morning glories and sunflowers are much easier to raise than orchids.

Which word from this excerpt could be used to argue that the narrator is unreliable?
"Shaking" suggests the narrator's nervousness.
"Struggle" suggests the narrator's weakness.
O "Indefinite" suggests the narrator's lack of knowledge.
O "Overpowered" suggests the narrator's lack of control.
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Which revision corrects the inappropriate shift in verb mood