In chapter 24 of T.H.U.G , Starr is encouraged to use her weapon". In the context of this chapter, what is Starr's Weapon" and how is she using it?

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Answer 1

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Explanation:

The most important thing that Starr says loudly and publicly at the protest is, “Khalil lived!” In doing so, she reclaims Khalil’s humanity and emphasizes that Khalil’s life had value. Because the media portrayed Khalil as a drug dealer and therefore inherently dangerous, so much of the narrative surrounding Khalil involved debating whether he deserved to die or not. Starr argues that the details around Khalil’s drug dealing and possible gang connections distract from the issue at hand, which is that One-Fifteen shot an unarmed teenage boy during a traffic stop. By shouting before both the community and the police that Khalil’s life mattered, she re-centers the narrative to focus on the life lost, to proclaim that a teenage boy died because One-Fifteen saw a dangerous thug instead of a child. Starr and Ms. Ofrah call this speech Starr’s weapon because her speech both fights against the system that indicted Khalil in his own murder, and fights for the boy she loved.

The extent of the police force used against legitimate protests signifies law enforcement’s resistance to change and collusion with the cycle of Thug Life. Instead of working with the residents of Garden Heights to protect and serve, the police make the neighborhood unsafe for the people who live there. Significantly, the police treat the peaceful protesters the same as those who burnt down buildings and threw rocks, demonstrating that they view the words of black resistance as equally threatening. According to Maverick’s explanation of Thug Life, protests and riots function as black communities holding the police responsible for their role in Thug Life: the criminalization and death of black boys like Khalil. The vehemence of the police response shows that they view perpetuating the criminalization of black people as part of their job and that they do not include black communities as communities worthy of protection.

Starr’s courage in speaking out for Khalil and bringing attention to King’s damaging influence inspires the residents of Garden Heights to stand up against King. Whereas multiple people once considered Mr. Lewis’s tirade against King foolish and dangerous, now multiple neighbors step forward as witnesses to assure that King gets arrested for arson. Starr’s courage in fighting to free Khalil’s memory from both King and the police has transformed the idea of “snitching” on King from dangerous to brave and noble. Because he sees Starr’s willingness to face danger in order to fight for change in the community, DeVante cites Starr’s speech as a reason why he will testify about King’s drug dealings. Starr’s courage may not have indicted One-Fifteen, but she has galvanized the neighborhood and encouraged the residents to fight for themselves.

By arresting King, the police demonstrates how law enforcement can create positive change in Garden Heights if they work with the community. King’s arrest contrasts with the police’s attack on Maverick in Chapter Eleven because the police listen to the Garden Heights residents and do not use excessive force. When the police attack Maverick, they ignore Mr. Lewis’s interventions and assume they understand the situation better than the community. Furthermore, they use the situation as an excuse to exercise a personal grudge. Here, the police actively seek witnesses to the crime before moving to arrest King, allowing the community to identify the real threats. Although we know the police have had their eye on King for a while, particularly after Mr. Lewis’s and Starr’s interviews, they do not allow their desire to arrest King to overpower the actual situation. This effective policing helps break the cycle of Thug Life both by removing King from the community and because the police have not criminalized the whole community, but instead allowed the community to identify what is hurting it.


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What does the Declaration of Independence reveal about Thomas Jefferson, its primary author?

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The Declaration of Independence reveals about Thomas Jefferson about his opinion on the purpose of government. As well as his ability to bring people together and his views on the trade of enslaved people.

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Do you or your friends use the word more in spoken conversation, or written conversation (text, email, online comments, etc.)? Why do you think that is?

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The Alchemist is the best inspiration novel I have ever read.

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The Lord Chamberlain of Claudius's court, a pompous, conniving old man.

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Read the information in the chart. A 2-column table with 3 rows. The first column is labeled Rhetorical Appeal with entries Logos, Ethos, and Pathos. The second column is labeled Description with entries Targets audience's sense of logic, Appeals to audience's belief in character and credibility, and blank. Which description best completes the chart? Attracts audience’s interest Addresses audience’s emotions Recalls audience’s experiences Requests audience’s feedback

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if it’s separate questions comment here’s one I don’t mind giving the rest addresses audiences emotions is pathos

The description that best completes the chart is addresses audience’s emotions.

What is pathos?

Pathos plays on the audience's emotions and brings out feelings that they already have.

There are three Rhetorical Appeals: Logos, Ethos, and Pathos. The logos and ethos are described in the table and the blank column is of pathos.

In order to evoke certain feelings in the audience, such as anger or sympathy, pathos uses emotional appeals.

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A. physically capable
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D. obstinate; stubborn

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That’s experience it’s b
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Ellipse.

Explanation:

An ellipse is "..." and can be used to show that non-relevant parts of the author's text were cut.

For example:

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c

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Parallel structure refers to same word pattern within a sentence by repeating a chosen grammatical form.

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theoretical property

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It can ruin professionalism and chances for new employment opportunities.

Explanation:

Though I don't know what you exactly mean, sexual oversharing can be seen as harassment and/or unprofessional. Your current employer could write a note that you have done this and your future employer could see and it would lower your chances of likability. Your coworkers liking to you and your reputation can drastically downfall. If this is a legitimate question for school purposes i advise you to reword this, I hope this helped.

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If it's something like .99 cents, don't sweat it. I do it all the time(Cashier at Target) Policy: If we forgot to charge you for an item it gets docked from the cashier's next paycheck. If it's something, more than $30 then yeah you might want to bring it to their attention but completely optional. Some stores actually let both the customer and the cashier off the hook and say it was paid for and put it on what to order for the next truck to bring when the store has to restock. Trust me it's confusing but once you get used to it, the process becomes a lot clearer.

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Each quatrain in Sonnet 73 contains a new and different metaphor than the one before it.
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
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Answer:

True

Explanation:

In Sonnet 73, Shakespeare has presented a series of metaphor. In the first quatrain, the poet compares his aging to the winter days. He builds a comparison that with the time, he would grow old and pale like the winter days. In the second quatrain, he compares his aging to twilight. He presents the picture of his aging to be a gradual process. The aging has been presented as a gradual process turning from youth to old age. Both the comparisons are different yet their approaches and their conclusion are similar. Both of them talks about old age and falling off of the cycle of life.

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true

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How does adding a direct quote affect the tone and credibility of your argument in an analytical research report?

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it makes you’re argument more credible because you’re pulling evidence directly from the source as proof

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it makes you’re argument more credible because you’re pulling evidence directly from the source as proof

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Which sentence contains a double negative?

A. Don't light the candle next to the curtain.

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D. We didn't see nothing at the store.

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C

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in order to appeal to the readers' emotions

In order to show that you have done enough research to be an
expert on your essay topic

In order to provide facts or quotations from a text to support your
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In order to give readers an idea of other points of view on your
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In order to provide facts or quotations from a text to support your claim.

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why we should recycle is that it will help us to reuse product that recycleable and keep factories from producing as much stuff which will help with climate change.

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I cannot help you with that since I do not know what "passage 1" is referring to. Nor the underlined sentences on page 3-4. Include the literacy text.

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Answer:b

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1. PART A: Which statement best identifies the central idea of the text? A The Holocaust was a horrible tragedy that is best forgotten and moved on from. B The horrors of the Holocaust should not be forgotten, but rather used to encourage positive change. C The evils of the Holocaust have since given nearly all people the motivation to make the world a better place. D It is hopeless to try to understand the Holocaust because no tragedy like it has ever occurred.

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B.

Explanation:

Elie Wiesel’s Remarks at the Dedication of Yad  Vashem Holocaust History Museum is a speech delivered by Elie Wiesel, a holocaust survivor and the author of the book Night, that tells of his experience during the Holocaust.

This speech was delieverd on the day when Yad Vashem Holocaust History Museum was inaugurated by the government of Israel in remembrance of Holocaust victims.

In the speech, Elie Wiesel remarks that he is not telling the tale of the Holocaust to gain sympathy or pity from people. But to make the world a better place, to make sure that such horrific do not happen again in the history of the world.

Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

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I’m not to sure but I can figure it out

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She isn't considered a historical person because compared to others like Martin Luther King Jr who helped society and made a mark on society, she made a really iconic book. Yes it made a lasting impression on the literature community but other then that i don't think she is

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A

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Jews believe they are God's chosen people and that they must set an example of right behaviour to the world. Everything they do is based on the Ten Commandments, also known as the Ten Sayings. Jews believe that God gave the Ten Commandments to Moses on two tablets of stone at Mount Sinai.

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The second choice.

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